Senior Gameplay Programmer at PlayStation Global

Housemarque is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join their talented team in Helsinki, Finland. The ideal candidate will collaborate with programmers, designers, and artists to drive the evolution of Housemarque's games. As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, their focus will be on architecting and implementing robust gameplay systems, prototyping new gameplay ideas, and helping the team deliver award-winning gameplay.

The Senior Gameplay Programmer will also participate in defining coding practices and standards, conduct code reviews, and provide technical mentorship to other programmers and designers ensuring code quality.

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare and a relocation package, in addition to a supportive and collaborative work environment that values technical excellence, frictionless development, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What this role involves:

• Collaborating with the wider team to understand requirements for game designs and develop appropriate specifications.
• Building and maintaining high-quality C++ code.
• Working closely with designers and animators to deliver high-quality features together.
• Estimating work, tracking progress and shape roadmaps.
• Contributing to establishing best coding practices and standards, and conducting code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Learning new skills and develop as a professional.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working as a programmer in the games industry.
• At least one shipped game working as a game/gameplay programmer.
• Excellent C++ skills.
• Familiarity with commercial game engines, particularly Unreal Engine.
• A strong understanding of action gameplay design.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline team, with both technical and non-technical members.
• Independence and self-management.
• Fluent written and verbal English.
• Proactive & curious mindset.
• Passion in video games.

What role offers:

• Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance
• Tailored immigration and relocation package to help you get settled into Finland
• A warm and welcoming atmosphere at our cozy Helsinki office
• Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
• Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
• Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
• Access to Playstation Studios collaboration, games and more!