Junior Gameplay Programmer

About the Position

Gunzilla Games is seeking a Junior Gameplay Programmer for their AAA Battle Royale 2.0 game, Off The Grid. Join our innovative team in Kyiv, Ukraine.

About Gunzilla Games

Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is an independent AAA video game developer and publisher. We are behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, set in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. Our leadership team includes industry professionals from studios like Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, and more.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Gameplay Programmer, you will:

• Design and develop the core gameplay features and systems for our game
• Work closely with artists and designers to iterate on the gameplay mechanics
• Contribute ideas and feedback toward all aspects of the game
• Maintain and optimize the existing game systems
• Document and extend the documentation on the gameplay features and systems
• Self-manage programming tasks and coordinate them with the production team

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional experience/knowledge of C++
• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Strong 3D math knowledge (vectors, matrices, Linear Algebra)
• Experience working in the Games Development industry
• Can self-manage tasks and complete features from scratch
• Passion for playing and making games
• Strong understanding of software engineering practices

Nice to Have

• Experience in Network programming
• Experience in Multithreading and parallel programming
• Knowledge of OS internals (process/thread/memory management)
• Understanding of how CPUs and GPUs work
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently

We Offer

• Unlimited Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Working
• Work from Home
• Health Insurance
• Bonuses
• English / German Courses
• Public Transportation
• Relocation & Accommodation Support
• Office Perks & Gym Membership

Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position

About the Company

Gunzilla Games is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry. Our values include:

• Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
• We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
• Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
• Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication.

The Recruitment Process

Here’s what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla:

1. Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email.
2. If selected to move to the next stage, you’ll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team.
3. Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on.
4. Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you’ll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio.
5. Following your interview, we’ll contact you either way.
6. If the interview went well but we feel you aren’t suited to the specific role, we’ll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.