Senior Gameplay Programmer

Role We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our newest game team working on an unannounced project. In this role, you will use Unreal Engine 5 to develop different gameplay systems such as inventory, quests, crafting, and other meta progression systems, which other developers will use during production and live service. You should be service-minded with good communication skills in order to translate designer needs into practical, usable tools. You’ll need to work independently and be self-sufficient, figuring things out on your own, but also collaborate well with others and work as part of a team. This is a 12-month temporary contract, working onsite at our office in Stockholm. Responsibilities Design and develop game systems and mechanics Work both independently and collaboratively to solve challenging problems Proactively share information and updates with colleagues Maintain game performance and stability Support management and production with estimates and prioritization and leadership Build practical tools for designers Collaborate closely with product, design, and development teams to create seamless user experiences Qualifications 5+ years of professional working experience in game development Experience using either C++, C# or Lua or other programming languages within game development Education in programming, or the experience to make up for that Organized: you have extensive experience in working with complex processes to facilitate organization and improve project structures Excellent communication in English (Swedish is not a requirement) A team player: you are flexible and adaptive, have a positive attitude, and have the ability to collaborate, lead, and inspire Great feel for gameplay & game mechanics Burning passion for playing and making games Bonus Qualifications Experience using Unreal Engine 4 or 5 Experience working with C++ projects Released your own games as a side project Experience from other parts of games development, production and/or publishing Experience working with backend environments What we offer A playful, friendly and inclusive workplace Opportunities for personal growth with varied projects, experienced co-workers and recurring hack weeks/days Regulated flex time and paid overtime Occupational pension Health benefits and health check ups Relocation package for international talent Parties, social events and team-building activities Dog-friendly office located in central Stockholm Application details We have a policy of working 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day optional to work from home. The onboarding is being done fully in the office. We look forward to reviewing applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled. Location: Stockholm (on-site) Start: ASAP Form of Employment: Temporary (12 months), full-time