Gameplay Programmer

1 Week ago • All levels • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Vertigo Games in Amsterdam seeks a Gameplay Programmer to contribute to their next VR game. Responsibilities include owning game feature implementation, collaborating with tech leads and designers, creating efficient C++/C# code, optimizing for performance (72+ FPS), debugging, and ensuring robust systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong C++ skills, Unreal Engine experience (blueprint creation and C++ optimization), and a passion for VR. The role involves close collaboration with designers to create engaging gameplay elements for AAA VR titles.
Must have:
  • C++/C# proficiency
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Game development experience
  • Problem-solving & debugging skills
Good to have:
  • Prior VR development experience
Perks:
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Hybrid work model
  • 26+ vacation days
  • Free public transport
  • Free pension plan
  • Free lunch
  • Group activities
  • VR hardware access

Job Details

Your mission
We are Vertigo Games, developers and publishers of top-end VR titles like Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine, After the Fall and The 7th Guest. Our Amsterdam studio has started development of our next VR game, following Metro Awakening, and we are looking to recruit a Gameplay Programmer who can aid us in our mission.

Are you looking for a studio that celebrates creativity and sets the bar in immersive entertainment? Then we should meet!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take ownership of a game feature implementation, working closely together with the tech lead to make it fit the complete codebase and working closely together with the designers to identify the technical constraints based on their creative guidance.
  • Use your knowledge of C++, C#, object orientation, design patterns, algorithms and data structures to create solid technical designs and efficient implementations of these game features and systems.
  • Work closely together with our designers to create fun and engaging game elements for our triple A VR games.
  • Analyze prototype code and come up with production quality systems that are robust and can stand the test of time in an iterative environment.
  • Take performance into account so our games and experiences can keep running at a smooth 72+ FPS, even when rendering to both eyes and using the latest and greatest mobile hardware to do so.
  • Analyze problems and debug them in order to quickly locate and fix challenging bugs.
Your profile
  • You have written a number of games and or hobby projects in C++ and have a proper understanding of all the basic concepts of the language like the object oriented approach, pointers and references, containers, inheritance, polymorphism, functions, structures and visibility.
  • You have created at least 1 project using the Unreal Engine providing you with a good understanding on creating blueprints, optimizing code through usage of C++ and the Unreal pipeline.
  • Technical and creative at the same time.
  • Social and collaborative.
  • Excited by the potential of VR.
  • Eligible to work in the EU without a visa.
Bonus points for
  • Having worked in VR before.
We offer
  • A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance.
  • A hybrid working model with three office days per week.
  • 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more.
  • Free commuting with public transport to and from the office.
  • Free pension plan.
  • A healthy lunch in our canteen.
  • Group activities and Thursday afternoon drinks.
  • The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home.
  • Whilst working from home we provide all the relevant hardware, budget for a desk and chair and a contribution toward your energy costs.

Similar Jobs

Extreme Network - SR SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER 9315- Forwarding Development- DPDK/VPP

Extreme Network

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
• 4 Months ago
ION - Technical Support Analyst, Chicago - 5849/9555

ION

Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-Site)
• 4 Months ago
Google - Silicon Engineering Intern, 2025

Google

New Taipei, New Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)
• 1 Month ago
Larian Studios - Graphics Programmer | Programmeur graphique

Larian Studios

Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
• 5 Months ago
Rendered Ideas - GAME DEVELOPER

Rendered Ideas

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
• 2 Months ago
Keen Software House - Senior Engine Programmer

Keen Software House

Prague, Prague, Czechia (Remote)
• 2 Days ago
Haven Studios  Inc  - Programmeur·euse Senior – Jouabilité/Senior Gameplay Programmer

Haven Studios Inc

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
• 1 Month ago
Playdead - Platform/Porting Programmer

Playdead

Copenhagen, Denmark (On-Site)
• 6 Days ago
VECTOR NORTH - [Vector North] Principal Game Programmer

VECTOR NORTH

Prague, Prague, Czechia (Hybrid)
• 4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Microsoft - Senior Data Scientist

Microsoft

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
• 3 Weeks ago
Playrix - Senior Game UI Developer

Playrix

Serbia (Remote)
• 3 Months ago
Aristocrat Gaming - Senior Game Mathematician I

Aristocrat Gaming

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (Hybrid)
• 1 Month ago
DNEG - Lead Software Developer, Ziva Realtime

DNEG

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
• 3 Months ago
CultureMill Recruiting - Game Developer (C++)

CultureMill Recruiting

Michigan, United States (On-Site)
• 5 Months ago
Thales - Technical Lead - Electro-Mechanical Test Bench Design

Thales

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
• 4 Months ago
ByteDance - Software Development Engineer Graduate (Distributed NoSQL Database Systems)

ByteDance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
• 1 Week ago
ByteDance - Site Reliability Engineer - Network Automation - 2025 start

ByteDance

Singapore (On-Site)
• 1 Month ago
Rockstar Games - Principal Technical Artist: Animation

Rockstar Games

Leeds, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
• 4 Months ago
PwC - Credit Risk Modelling Senior Associate

PwC

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
• 3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Pubg Emea - Investment Analyst

Pubg Emea

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
• 6 Days ago
Trek - Operational Manager

Trek

Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands (On-Site)
• 2 Weeks ago
PlayStation Global - Trade Marketing Specialist

PlayStation Global

Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
• 2 Days ago
PwC - Identity & Access Management Engineer PwC Netherlands

PwC

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)
• 1 Month ago
Tesla - Service Advisor

Tesla

Gelderland, Netherlands (On-Site)
• 9 Hours ago
Tesla - Tesla Support Advisor - Hebrew Speaker

Tesla

North Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
• 9 Hours ago
Tesla - Deployment Manager - Supercharging

Tesla

North Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
• 8 Hours ago
Maersk Careers - Customs Process Administrator

Maersk Careers

Barendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
• 332 Years ago
Azerion - Content Management Intern

Azerion

Netherlands (On-Site)
• 7 Months ago
Google - Onderhoudstechnicus Elektro

Google

Eemshaven, Groningen, Netherlands (On-Site)
• 3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Game Programmer Jobs

Matchtech - Junior Game Developer

Matchtech

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
• 6 Months ago
HYPERHUG - Unity Developer

HYPERHUG

Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus (Remote)
• 6 Months ago
Techland - Senior QA Analyst

Techland

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
• 5 Months ago
Gunzilla - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Gunzilla

Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine (On-Site)
• 1 Month ago
Techland - Lead Game Programmer

Techland

Poland (On-Site)
• 8 Months ago
Snowed In Studios - Intermediate Generalist Programmer - Montreal

Snowed In Studios

Quebec, Canada (Remote)
• 3 Months ago
Virtuos - Senior Unreal Engine Programmer

Virtuos

France (Hybrid)
• 3 Months ago
Inwave - Unity Developer

Inwave

(On-Site)
• 2 Days ago
Limbic Entertainment - Senior Programmer Cairo, Egypt (m/f/d)

Limbic Entertainment

Langen, Hessen, Germany (On-Site)
• 6 Months ago
Communix - Senior Unity Developer

Communix

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
• 4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Vertigo is the mobile game development & publishing studio of midcore real-time social multiplayer games, located in Istanbul, Turkey. Our goal is to develop and self-publish social multiplayer games with the best gaming experience and high quality production values. We're focusing on making the best games with polished graphics and addictive game-play. We offer a fun, lively and dynamic workplace, where creativity, agility, and innovation are encouraged, prized and rewarded. Working with us will develop your skills, drive your career forward and delight millions of players around the world. As a fast-growing team of game development enthusiasts, we create a challenging work environment open to anybody truly passionate about mobile games. jobs@vertigogames.co https://www.vertigogames.co

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Vertigo Games

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug