Online Game Programmer

4 weeks ago


Stockholm, Sweden Skillsearch Limited Full time

Do you have a creative and curious mind and the desire to push the boundaries of "next-gen" in games? Skillsearch is helping a well-established AAA Swedish studio find a full-time Online Game Programmer for a hybrid role in Stockholm, offering a compelling salary and benefits for your dedication.  

You will be a part of Game Services, a strategic team with mixed competencies that provides online services and integration to the studio's games. They work closely with the game teams to deliver high-quality online services and ensure they are operational. The games are being built in Unreal Engine, using C++, a scripting language called Angelscript and some blueprints.  

You can expect to work on services like Persistent Inventory, Friends, Voice Chat, Anti-Cheat, Progression, and Store. Some of your primary responsibilities as an Online Game Programmer will include:  

  • Creating the core metagame systems for the studio's games  
  • Collaborating with game designers to find innovative new ways to engage with players  
  • Designing and developing the friends, party, and chat systems  
  • Using data as a guide when designing matchmaking rules  

The successful Online Game Programmer applicant will have a background in C++ and a good grasp of what social and metagame looks and feels like. You will also need an interest in computer science and programming as a craft. Fluency in English is required. Experience with Online systems in games or backend services development experience would be advantageous.  

As a vital member of the team, and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach, and commitment, we will provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team.   This studio is on a mission to offer the unpredictable and exciting side of the games industry. The possibilities are endless within this team – risks and mistakes are embraced in an effort to continually learn and create innovative new experiences through new technology. All employees shape the culture of the studio, with a collective culture and a team of people who truly care about games, they are after new team members who want to help change the industry.  

If this full-time Online Game Programmer job in Stockholm sounds like a great fit for your skills and experience, please apply with Alfie from Skillsearch at aab@skillsearch.com today.  

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