Senior Tools Programmer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

CCP Games in Reykjavík, Iceland seeks a Senior Tools Programmer to develop and optimize game development tools and pipelines. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, debugging, and optimizing engine systems and tools in collaboration with designers, artists, QA, and engineers. The role involves analyzing existing tools, identifying areas for enhancement, profiling performance to resolve bottlenecks, and leading complex software projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in tools programming, proficiency in C++, C#, or Python, experience with content pipelines, 3D programming, modern game engines and UI frameworks like QML. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.
Must have:
  • 5+ years tools programming experience
  • C++, C#, Python proficiency
  • Content pipeline, 3D programming experience
  • Modern game engine familiarity
  • UI framework (e.g., QML) knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
Perks:
  • Dual workstation setup
  • Flexible work environment
  • Active fun club
  • Excellent canteen
  • Quarterly/annual performance sharing
  • Sports grant
  • Mobile phone & data plan
  • Home internet
  • Green-commuting grant
  • On-site doctor & wellbeing services
  • Relocation package
  • Immigration sponsorship

Job Details

CCP Iceland is looking for an experienced Senior Tools Programmer with a passion for empowering game developers by providing efficient authoring tools and pipelines.

You will collaborate with our dedicated team of tools developers within our Platform Technology group to modernize and optimize our portfolio of development tools and pipelines.

The position is a full-time job-based at the CCP headquarters in beautiful Reykjavik, Iceland.

Your tasks:

  • Develop tools and pipelines that will improve the productivity and independence of our development teams
  • Design, implement, debug, optimize, and iterate on new and existing engine systems and tools, in direct collaboration with end users (Designers, Artists, QA, and Engineers)
  • Analyze existing tool functions and identify opportunities for enhancement
  • Profile performance to find and fix bottlenecks
  • Design, lead and deliver complex software projects to agreed deadlines
  • Document work to share knowledge and enable user onboarding with new systems and changes

Your profile:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in tools programming
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Python
  • Experience with content pipelines, 3D programming, and modern game engines
  • Experience with UI frameworks such as QML
  • Comfortable refactoring and porting legacy code
  • Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English

What we can offer you:

  • A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation
  • Dual workstation setup and flexible work environment
  • An active fun club that hosts regular staff events
  • An excellent canteen that offers a weekly breakfast and lunch menu as well as drinks and snacks
  • Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan
  • Annual sports grant
  • Mobile phone and data plan package
  • Home internet
  • A conditional monthly green-commuting grant
  • Work environment that focuses on employee well-being
  • On-site doctor - free of charge, and other on-site wellbeing services at a discounted price
  • Relocation Package and Immigration sponsorship

All applicants should be prepared to provide code and work samples and/or set time aside for a test assignment.

All applications and related documents must be submitted in English to be valid.

Similar Jobs

Riot Games - Staff Software Engineer, Generalist - Unreal Ecosystem

Riot Games

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Microsoft - Manager, DPU Software

Microsoft

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
Blizzard Entertainment - Associate Program Manager | Irvine, CA or Austin, TX

Blizzard Entertainment

Austin, Texas, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Krafton  - [인조이스튜디오(신규 자회사)] Sr. Technical Artist (8년 이상)

Krafton

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
1 Month ago
IO Interactive - Senior Audio Programmer

IO Interactive

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Arkavis - Game Developer

Arkavis

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Kojima Productions - Network Programmer

Kojima Productions

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Creative Assembly - Gameplay Programmer

Creative Assembly

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
TT Games - Senior Game Programmer

TT Games

Knutsford, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Orange Comet,  Inc  - Roblox VFX Artist

Orange Comet, Inc

India (Remote)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Meta - Software Engineer, Systems ML - SW/HW Co-design

Meta

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Unity - Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Unity

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Assystems - Ingénieur développement software - Stage H/F

Assystems

Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Île-de-France, France (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Aptiv - Test Software Development Engineer

Aptiv

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Meta - Production Engineering

Meta

Burlingame, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Xerox - Sr. Security Engineer, Product Security

Xerox

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Cloud Imperium Games - Gameplay Programmer

Cloud Imperium Games

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Lighthouse Games - Lead Engine Engineer

Lighthouse Games

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Zoox - Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer, ML Performance Optimization

Zoox

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland

CCP Games - Senior Software Engineer

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
3 Months ago
CCP Games - Tools Programmer

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
CCP Games - Senior Producer

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
3 Months ago
CCP Games - Infrastructure Engineer

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
CCP Games - Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (Remote)
1 Month ago
Tesla - Field Service Technician Supercharging

Tesla

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
3 Hours ago
CCP Games - Infrastructure Engineer

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
CCP Games - Senior Producer

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Tesla - Field Service Technician Supercharging

Tesla

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
3 Hours ago
CCP Games - Tools Programmer

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Game Programmer Jobs

Fatshark AB - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Fatshark AB

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Supercell - Senior Gameplay Programmer, Squad Busters

Supercell

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (On-Site)
3 Months ago
MADFINGER Games - Senior UI Programmer

MADFINGER Games

Brno, South Moravian Region, Czechia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Bongfish - Senior Gameplay Programmer (m/f/d)

Bongfish

Graz, Styria, Austria (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Virtuos - Senior Unreal Engine Programmer

Virtuos

France (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Activision - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Activision

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Techland - Senior Game Programmer

Techland

Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Kojima Productions - Game Programmer

Kojima Productions

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
2 Months ago
D3t - Programming Intern 2025-2026

D3t

Daresbury, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Techland - Technical Support Specialist (with English)

Techland

Ostrów Wielkopolski, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

CCP Games is a leading game developer praised for its artistry, technology and game design that facilitates emergent behaviour, empowering players with compelling means of self-expression. Founded in 1997, the company is on a mission to create virtual worlds more meaningful than real life.

CCP Games is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, and has additional studios in London and Shanghai.

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (Remote)

Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by CCP Games

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

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

Job Common Plug