Unreal Generalist Programmer

Written By william sampson

We’re a small, independent mobile games studio building creative play experiences in Unreal Engine. Our first project is a 3D digital dollhouse focused on self-expression, storytelling, and playful tools.

The position is full-time, based in Stockholm. We offer a hybrid set-up and expect people to join us in the office on a weekly basis.

The Role

As our Generalist Programmer, you’ll make sure that the team always keeps moving forward by being a jack of all trades that fills gaps and provides pragmatic solutions to a varied set of problems across multiple programming disciplines.

You will:

  • Implement player-facing gameplay features in Unreal Engine using C++

  • Create and maintain small tools and Unreal editor extensions

  • Tap into mobile platform specific features by integrating APIs for iOS and Android

  • Identify and address game performance issues

  • Help guide code quality and architectural consistency

  • Write and maintain automated tests for gameplay systems and features

  • Author relevant technical documentation

  • Actively review and give feedback on others’ work with openness and respect

  • Estimate and plan your work individually and collaboratively

Who You Are

Above all, you care about building something players will love through candid feedback, cooperation and curiosity.

You’ll feel at home if you:

  • Take ownership of delivery and consider impact on players and team

  • Enjoy supportive teamwork and open communication

  • Balance quality with pragmatism: knowing when to polish, iterate, downscope or cut

  • Are curious, adapt quickly, and want to hone your craft in a startup environment

What You’ll Bring

  • 2+ years of professional experience programming games in Unreal Engine

  • Proficiency with at least one of the following in Unreal Engine:

  • Gameplay programming

  • Editor extension programming

  • Solid understanding of modern C++

  • Proficiency with Git-based version control (or similar version control solution)

Bonus points for:

  • Formal degree in computer science or higher vocational education degree relevant to game programming

  • Experience with developing games or apps for iOS and/or Android

  • Experience with Unreal Engine build pipelines or general CI/CD experience

  • Experience with automated testing

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