Gameplay Programmer (C++, Middle/Senior level)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Working with a multicultural team
• Hybrid work culture
• Recognition and reward based on performance

Job description

As a Junior Gameplay Programmer, you will support the development of gameplay features by learning and contributing to existing systems under the guidance of senior developers. You will assist with implementing tasks, debugging, learning best practices, and developing your technical skills while working closely with designers and programmers to turn creative concepts into in-game features.

As a member with programming expertise in a game team, your work consists of:

• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, with a focus on client and/or server-side functionalities of the gameplay features. (Depending on the specific project, the game engine can be Unreal, Unity or Gameloft internal engine).
• Collaborating with game designers and artists to develop and implement game UI, gameplay features, game events, rewards systems and other mechanics to enhance player retention and satisfaction.
• Developing and maintaining the technical tools and automation solutions to streamline the game development and content creation workflow. 
• Optimizing the user experience and performance to ensure smooth experience on many devices (PlayStation, xBox, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS devices, Android phones). 
• Fixing the bugs reported by the testing team to ensure the game quality before releasing to end users.
• Ensuring proper information exchange between local team members and international colleagues across Gameloft studios (Montreal, Brisbane, Barcelona) for the assigned projects.
• Participating in documentation, feedback loops, and regular team meetings

Your skills and experience

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or relevant hands-on experience (projects, internships)
• Proficiency in modern C++ & and/or C#, OOP knowledge.
• Passion for game development, with portfolio or academic examples preferred
• Knowing industry standard game engines as Unreal Engine (C++ & Blueprint), Unity is an advantage
• Some experience with version control tools (Git, Perforce)
• Good English communication, equivalent to at least CEFR level B1 or above
• Understanding rendering API as DirectX12, Vulkan, OpenGL is a big plus

Why you'll love working here

Why Join Gameloft?

• You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded more than 1 billion times per year.
• You want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video games.
• You want to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.
• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world.
• You will work on an employment contract with competitive remuneration and a benefits package.
• You are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of the city.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid working model (3 days WFO and 2 days WFH).
• A dynamic workplace environment, with over 18 nationalities, where hundreds of world-renowned game titles were born.
• A range of well-being events and policies to support employees physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• An open-space office, a cafeteria, a terrace, and a Gaming Area.
• Various training packages, including internal training, sponsorship training, and e-learning (iLearn, Udemy,...).
• Opportunities to collaborate and train with Gameloft's worldwide experts and develop yourselves.
• An attractive monthly salary alongside Tet and other performance bonuses.
• Minimum 12 days of paid annual leave, plus 5 days of paid sick leave, Christmas leave, Birthday leave,...
• 100% coverage of mandatory insurance and extra healthcare insurance.
• A monthly allowance to support lunch meals and working-from-home electricity and Internet bills.
• Other benefits from one of the best employers in Vietnam.

Recruitment Process:

• (1) Screening call;
  Only candidates whose qualifications align with the role will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
• (2) Test;
• (3) Interview(s);
• (4) Offer;

Work Location and Hours:

• Work location: 26 Ung Van Khiem, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
• Work hours: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM, Monday-Friday.