We are Mighty Koi Studio, located in the center of Warsaw.
We’re actively working on an extremely ambitious title set within an established IP.
"Thorgal" is a third-person action-adventure game with RPG elements inspired by Norse mythology and is being developed on Unreal Engine 5.
We aim to create an intense emotional journey that will test Thorgal’s character and in particular challenge his moral values while paying homage to Thorgal’s rich lore and gallery of memorable characters.
We are looking for a Lead Game Programmer who will join us!
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to join our team, where you can develop your skills through exciting projects.
If you have relevant experience and would like to take on an exciting new challenge and feel that you would be a good fit for this role, apply here today!
Responsibilities:
- Work hand in hand with the Creative Director and Lead Game Designer to assess technical feasibility of the core game mechanics and systems of the Thorgal game and participate in the design iterations by providing technical insight and solutions.
- Design, develop and maintain the technical architecture / pipeline of the game in close collaboration with other departments, including design, art, and sound.
- Lead and mentor the programming team, assign tasks, monitor progress, and evaluate performance.
- Design and implement the core of the game engine, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- Develop game mechanics, systems, and features, taking into account the requirements of the design and project goals.
- Optimize code and algorithms to improve performance and resource utilization.
- Research and implement new technologies, tools, and development methods to enhance the quality and efficiency of game development.
- Participate in project planning and estimation, define deadlines, and allocate resources.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure integration and compatibility of various game components.
Required Qualifications:
- At least 8 years of experience in game development preferably in a senior or lead programmer position, with a proven track record of successful projects.
- Deep knowledge of programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, Java, and others.
- Proficiency with game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or proprietary engines.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and development environments (IDE).
- Leadership skills and ability to inspire others.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, risk taker and a solution oriented mindset.
- Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient English skills.
What we offer:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping an up and coming studio that plans to be creatively involved in many great things (not just video games!).
- A competitive salary (different types of contracts including contract of employment) that will be adjusted accordingly to your skill and experience.
- Flexible working hours.
- Private medical care.
- MultiSport card.
- A cozy office (Dog-friendly!) in the very city center of Warsaw with an actual garden! Hybrid work is possible.
- Chillout zone, tabletop RPG sessions, board game evenings.
- Dress code? We hope you have a few geeky t-shirts!
If you think you’re a match, be sure to send us your CV to this email sviatlana.kozyrava@mighty-koi.com!
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