We are looking for a highly skilled C + + Programmer to join our talented team in developing a game for PC, VR, Mobile and console platforms. We’re looking for an individual that has gameplay programming skills and will help bring our games to the next level by joining a team that holds the player’s experience at the core of its mission.

If you enjoy working in a scaling environment where growth opportunities abound then this is a great

opportunity to carve your own niche.

• Develop game features within Unreal or a Proprietary game engine

  • ​All the way from iterating on feature design through to testing and delivery

• Work collaboratively and communicate with game designers, artists, animation, and audio teams.

• Develop tools and systems for our team to empower the creation of great content

• Setup and potentially automate deployment of the project to all target platforms

• Contribute to the team’s design vision to build a fun and exciting game

• Continue improving and updating the game in a live operation environment post-release

• Proven experience in understanding and writing effective C++ code.

• Experience in all parts of a software life cycle

• Practical understanding of math used in gameplay

• Clear communication skills and enjoy working with peers from art, animation, and audio teams

• Creative, motivated, focused, and passionate about making great games

• The ability to prioritise and work on multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing priorities

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently to get the job done without day-to-day direction

• Think on their feet and respond quickly to changing requirements

• Tackle problems as they arise and compose solid solutions with an eye for the long term health of the codebase

• Worked and developed games using server-side solutions

• Understanding of writing and debugging multi-threaded code

• Strong optimisation skills and can identify bottlenecks in computational or memory complexity at a glance

• Game engine development experience, whether making your own hobby engine, or submitting changes to an existing one

• Graphics or technical art as a hobby - writing your own shaders (compute or otherwise), optimizing draw calls, or just making things shiny

• Experience working with build systems (such as Jenkins) in order to improve the stability and reliability of your codebase

• Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.

• Employee Assistance Program!

• Mentor Program. We're agile and fast growing, giving plenty of chances for you to grow in your role. 

• Half price Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide Swag!

• Social events! Including Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!) and food trucks! Just as some examples!

• Out of this world referral Bonus that includes a chance at a $10,000 holiday!

• The chance to work on some of the most exciting projects, with the most incredible companies in the world  - just take a look at our website!

Email your application to jobs@playsidestudios.com.

Your application should include your CV and any relevant portfolio links.

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We want you to get to know us as much as we get to know you! Our process will go as follows: 

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• You apply with your killer CV and a folio of examples of your work!

• Quick phone chat with one of our delightful People & Culture team members

• You may then be invited in for an interview (in-office or via Zoom) to outline all of your past work, and we will let you know all about PlaySide.

• 2nd stage interview or Zoom call, to meet one of our General Managers or Directors

• You’ll then get the opportunity to meet some of our current PlaySiders - this is a casual chat and a get to know you session!  

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Please Note: Only candidates successful for an interview will be contacted.  Do keep an eye on our LinkedIn page and careers page for future roles.