Senior Gameplay Programmer

Summary

Join People Can Fly as a Core/Playground Engineer and contribute to the development of exciting titles such as Gemini, Maverick, Bifrost & Victoria. As a key member of the team, you will propose, implement, and own tasks and features in a timely fashion, collaborating with Principal and project Architect to implement high-quality features and code.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience working in console / PC games
• Involved in the production cycle of at least 1 title
• Excellent primary programming language skills (C++)
• Good knowledge of Source Control and Code Review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.)
• Good knowledge of Project Management Software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Ability to work autonomously
• A keen sense of what makes gameplay systems fun
• Ability to work with game developers from all disciplines
• Strong 3D math knowledge
• Strong knowledge of AI, physics, animation or gameplay code in general
• Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code
• Good Unreal Engine knowledge
• Good mentoring skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Propose, implement and own tasks and features in a timely fashion
• Provide regular updates to the production
• Collaborating with PCF Framework to integrate, contribute and develop shared components, and augment stability/features of shared modules
• Consider the performance of the work that you do
• Breakdown your own tasks, update your progress, ask questions and raise issues to relevant stakeholders as well as proposing solutions when needed
• Work closely with Principal and project Architect to implement high quality features and code, proactively identify and address risk with the team
• Proactively participate in code reviews to share knowledge and learn from other team members
• Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration, onboard new hires
• Stay informed of best practices and technical solutions used at the company
• Work with QA teams to define testing requirements for new and existing features
• Collaborate with Designers to establish gameplay feature requirements
• Propose solutions to features given the Design requirements that are both fun and technically sound
• Prototype, Code, Test and Debug complex gameplay features and systems
• Iterate on gameplay features in collaboration with Designers
• Profile and optimize implemented features
• Identify and refactor inefficient or outdated features
• Analyze competition and stay informed of industry best practices and state of the art

Benefits

• Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna)
• MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends
• Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to
• In-company Polish and English language classes
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office
• Flexible working hours
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment