Senior Engine Programmer

Being a Senior Engine Programmer as part of the Grand Strategy Games (GSG) Tech team, you would develop new and existing systems in the Clausewitz Engine that powers Paradox Development Studio’s world-class Grand Strategy Games such as Imperator: Rome, Stellaris and Crusader Kings III. You will also play a crucial role in bringing our titles to as many users as possible by developing support for different operating systems and distribution platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new functionality in the Clausewitz Engine
• Improve and optimise existing engine and low-level systems
• Develop and maintain support for Windows, macOS and Linux platforms
• Develop and maintain support for different distribution platforms such as Steam, MS Store, GOG, and Paradox Store
• Mentor less experienced programmers on the team

Required Qualifications

• Senior C++ Programmer
• Experience developing on Windows (Visual Studio) and macOS or Linux
• Experience using Git and CMake
• Service-oriented attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills
• High level of spoken and written English

Experience in the following is a plus

• Experience of working within the games industry
• Experience developing for console
• Experience with/interest in GUI programming

The right candidate is passionate about our games and is an experienced or senior programmer who is motivated to write efficient and high-quality code. You will be an important part of the Grand Strategy Games Tech team who work closely with our game teams to deliver robust, efficient and flexible systems that bring our Grand Strategy Games to our fans. At Paradox, we pride ourselves in providing opportunities to develop and learn new skills so we are looking for candidates who are interested in expanding their talents and working with new technologies.