C++ Gameplay Developer

Berlin, Germany
Roles:
Gaming
Must-have skills:
C++
Nice-to-have skills:
Unreal
Considering candidates from:
Europe, Finland and Germany
Work arrangement: Onsite
Industry: Computer Games
Language: English
Level: Senior
Required experience: 5+ years
Relocation: Paid
Visa support: Provided
Size: 11 - 50 employees
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C++ Gameplay Developer

Berlin, Germany
Savage Game Studios is the newest member of the PlayStation family. What makes them stand out from all the other fantastic sister studios is their focus on creating mobile-first games that expand the beloved IPs to new audiences.
Their focus is on AAA action mobile games. They have a high-quality bar and a very player-centric development process. They don’t skip market or player research and they are always testing their game either as a team or with external players.
Working at Savage is rewarding. They are able to provide a very stable job with serious career and skill progression opportunities.
They look for team players who have existing experience in the industry. People who are hungry, humble, and empathetic are a perfect fit in their very diverse crew of Savages.
Currently, they are creating a brand new mobile game and searching for the Gameplay Developer who will be taking part in the project which will give a new type of shooter experience for mobile gamers.

Tasks:
  • Contribute to game design by collaboration, rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
  • Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
  • Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
  • Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
  • Write robust, maintainable code

Must-Have skills: 
  • A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
  • Well versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in online games is preferred)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working on a live service game
  • Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
  • Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
  • Keen interest in games
  • Fluent English

Nice-to-have skills:
  • Shipped a mobile game using UE4;
  • Math/Physics/Computer Science or related degree;
    A keen interest in keeping up to date with the latest Unreal has to offer
Process:
  1. Culture fit interview;
  2. Technical interview;
  3. Test assignment.
Yes, the main requirements are related to gaming experience:
  • Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
  • Well versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in online games is preferred)
  • Keen interest in games