Senior Gameplay Programmer

5 days ago

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Starbreeze Full time

We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our PAYDAY/PUBG collaboration project.

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, you will be a pivotal member of our gameplay programming team. At an advanced level, you'll take on challenging tasks across a wide range of game systems—from player movement and weapon systems to sound implementation, network and support systems, game state machines, controllers, and more. You will take full ownership of each feature task, ensuring high quality and optimal performance.

In addition, you will work closely with peers and other departments to achieve the best outcomes, while also guiding and mentoring junior team members to help them realise their full potential. Your contributions will play a key role in shaping our projects and driving our studio's success.

Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop gameplay code across a wide range of systems—including player movement, weapon systems, sound implementation, AI, network and support systems, game state machines, controllers, and more.
  • Collaborate closely with Game and Level Designers to support implementation and provide insightful feedback.
  • Proactively identify and communicate production dependencies (e.g., art, sound, network) to project leadership.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our codebase by providing constructive feedback on the work of the gameplay programming team.
Requirements:
  • Experience with Unreal
  • Familiar with performance profiling and debugging
  • Familiarity with Perforce and/or other version control systems.
  • Experience working on an online coop/multiplayer game.
  • Experience mentoring team members
Interview process:
  1. 30m introductory Google Meet call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team
  2. 1h Google Meet call with our Lead Gameplay Programmer
  3. 1h Google Meet call with two members of the project
  4. 1h onsite meeting (for those that are local) or Google Meet call with our Head of Technology
About Starbreeze

At Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they're a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.

Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you're crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.

Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

What more do we offer?
  • Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.
  • Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly DnD club and other fun activities

Sounds good? Then we can't wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.

Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

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