Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Gameplay Programmer

About the Position

Nordcurrent is seeking a Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Gameplay Programmer to join our Development Team in Vilnius. Your work will make an impact on the experience of millions of players around the world. You will learn new things, test original ideas, collaborate with many different professionals, and embrace your own growth and development. Your friends will be proud of you, knowing that you were the hero behind those games!

Responsibilities

• Developing and improving well-structured, high-quality code in games that thousands of people play daily;
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining gameplay systems in Unreal Engine (C++);
• Optimizing and refactoring the code;
• Debugging and resolving complex performance and gameplay issues;
• Collaborating with other team members (other programmers, game designers, artists, QA);
• Designing game and game development tool architecture and supervising implementation.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience (5+ years) in professional game programming;
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, with 2+ years of experience building scalable gameplay systems or engine tools;
• Excellent proficiency in C++ with a proven ability to architect and code complex gameplay mechanics;
• In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine, including its gameplay architecture and engine source;
• Solid experience in profiling and optimizing CPU/GPU performance, memory usage, and multithreaded systems;
• Proficiency with source control, debuggers, profilers, and other professional software development tools;
• Exceptional skills in math and geometry;
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach;
• Understanding of physics and ability to implement physics in code;
• Curiosity – desire to understand how the games are built and improve them;
• Good English language skills.

Nice to Have

• Passion for video games;
• Awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices;
• Knowledge of at least one of the programming languages – C#, Java, JavaScript, Objective-C.

Salary

From 4460 EUR/month (gross), based on experience and competence.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellness perks, including free drinks, fresh fruits, and various discounts
• Socially responsible company with part of the income donated to those in need
• Fun activities and team-building events

About the Company

At Nordcurrent, we create world-class games that are loved by millions. We are committed to continuous self-development and knowledge sharing. Our environment is stress-free to support creativity and quality work. We take care of our health by maintaining work-life balance and enjoying various wellness perks. We are proud to be a part of a socially responsible company and offer many fun activities together.

Apply for this job by sending your application to [email protected].