Open application for Senior Game Programmers Games Programming · Stockholm, Sweden

4 weeks ago


Stockholms kommun, Sweden Paradox Interactive Full time
Did you not find what you were looking for? Or do Paradox sound interesting for future opportunities? If so, we would like to hear from you

We invite talented individuals to submit spontaneous applications for the position of Senior Game Programmer as we always try to stay in touch with talented people within our industry.

Your mission

As a Senior Game Programmer you will be working in a small team solving challenging tasks using C++. You will be developing features and systems in close communication with designers and artists which will fundamentally shape the experiences we create. Our developers have a high level of ownership over their work and it’s important that you are able to plan and manage your work efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

Build and maintain well-engineered C++ code with high levels of stability and performance.

Design and implement features in different focus areas such as gameplay systems, AI, networking, graphics, user interface, our scripting language, and optimization.

As a Senior Developer we expect you to solve problems and provide guidance using your expert-level knowledge and help raise the level of other team members you work with.

If you are passionate about game development and have a proven track record of creating exceptional gaming experiences, we want to hear from you

Work culture

We are dedicated to crafting thought-provoking games that our players adore and are eager to enjoy endlessly. Every member of the Paradox team is committed to contributing their best and sharing the drive to achieve our goals, reaching new pinnacles as a united force. Creativity, autonomy, and self-initiation are the building blocks of our game development process, all made feasible by a substantial foundation of trust. We are establishing this trust-based environment by having faith in our colleagues to act with the best of intentions.

Our culture evolves through our engagements with our players and our deep understanding of their desires and expectations. We're dedicated to comprehending our players and what they truly cherish in our games, as well as their mindset while enjoying them.

Practical information

Scope: Full-time and permanent

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: This position is based in Sweden, Stockholm

At Paradox, we place great emphasis on the value we create for our players, the trust we place in one another and our goal of making games that our players love to play forever.

We try to proactively solve the challenges of a rapidly changing industry, while always keeping in mind the longevity of our games and long-term perspective of our business strategy.

We focus less on job titles and more on the ideas, skills and attitude that every member of our small, autonomous teams brings to the table. We believe that helps us make each other better, and help realize our goals.

To get a fuller picture of how it’s like to work at Paradox, we invite you to watch the below video.

Today, Paradoxconsists of both publishing and internal game development. We havea broad portfolio of games and own the most important brands, including Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, Victoria, Age of Wonders and the World of Darkness catalog of brands.

Since 2004, the company has published its games all over the world, initially through physical distribution but primarily in digital channels after 2006. Paradox games are developed primarily for PC and console platforms, but the company also releases games on mobile. The largest markets today include the US, UK, China, Germany, France and Scandinavia. In total, Paradox games have over five million players each month.

Founded in 1999

Co-workers 600+

Games Programming · Stockholm, Sweden

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