Gameplay Programmer

Expansive Worlds is a creative division of Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2009, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players and is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise.

The Position
Expansive Worlds is currently hiring a Gameplay Programmer to join our Call of the Wild development team, either in Malmo or Stockholm. As a Gameplay Programmer on this project you will work with our designers to conceive of and implement elements of scripted and emergent world content, abilities, behavior and activities. You will develop and maintain the tools and systems necessary for designers to create missions, build gameplay mechanics, tweak and balance the game. Your work will take you all over the codebase from underlying systems to new features, from animations to user interface, from physics to VFX. To fully realize a feature or a section of gameplay, it is necessary to work closely with an array of disciplines.

Required Qualifications

- Excellent programming skills in C/C++
- A keen sense of fun gameplay
- Familiarity with AI, physics, animation and gameplay code in general
- Strong math skills
- At least one shipped AA+ title for current or last generation consoles
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team

Beneficial Experience

- Experience with Network programming
- Experience with Havok Physics, Animation and AI
- Experience with character scripting, animation state machines and animation blending
- Experience with developing tools and asset pipelines
- Experience with game design processes

To thrive in a programming position at Avalanche Studios, you need to be willing and have the ability to learn new tools and workflows. You have a positive attitude and contribute to a healthy team dynamic by seeing opportunities and constructively highlighting limitations.

You can communicate to clearly establish common goals and align expectations. You are ambitious and are interested in pushing the boundaries of our user experience but can also skillfully balance this with the realities and constraints of the situation at hand.

Employee promise

We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our Values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to Apply

We will only consider applications that consist of both a cover letter and a CV. In your cover letter you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role you need to be able to work full-time in our Stockholm, Malmö, New York or Liverpool office.

To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.