Embark on a Grand Strategy Journey with Crusader Kings 3 as a Gameplay Programmer at Paradox Development Studio

Your Mission

Are you passionate about strategy games? Do you have a solid C++ background? At Paradox Development Studio, we're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Gameplay Programmer to join our dedicated team working on our grand strategy masterpiece, Crusader Kings 3.

At Paradox, we are a vibrant mix of game developers and publishers, known worldwide for our strategy games. We're passionate about our gamers, with an active player base of over five million each month across the globe. We bring our games to life, creating immersive experiences for our ever-growing community.

We're offering you a chance to contribute to Crusader Kings 3, a game that lets players shape the destinies of noble dynasties across centuries of history. Your input will directly impact the game mechanics and systems, bringing to life the intricate dynamics of medieval politics, warfare, and family relationships on a grand scale.

The skills we’re looking for:

Proficiency in C++, with the ability to develop and maintain well-engineered code, focusing on stability and performance.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, with the aptitude to take full ownership of features from understanding the design to implementing the code.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken, to effectively collaborate in our international team.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, capable of contributing positively to team dynamics and achieving project goals.

Working at Paradox means being part of a team that values creativity and quality, where you can make a difference and shape the world of strategy gaming. We embrace our nerdy culture, regularly interact with our fans through forums and events, and end each Friday with a social hour to unwind and connect.

If you're ready to take ownership of your work and grow as a game developer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with Paradox and the Crusader Kings team!

Practical information

Scope: Full time
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Reports to: Technical Director
Remote status: Office based

We will only recruit locally for this role.

About The Company

Paradox Interactive is a leading, global publisher of deep, replayable games.

We create intellectually challenging games, with long lifespans and a vibrant player communities. Our heart and soul lies in strategy and management games but we occasionally make calculated bets in other genres where we believe there is break-out potential.

Our steadily-growing portfolio includes titles from established series like Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Europa Universalis, Stellaris and Hearts of Iron. Millions of people from all over the world play our games every month, and participate in their continuous development through their purchases and insights they share with us.

Paradox offices are located in Sweden, France, Netherlands, Finland and USA, and each houses creative staff, skilled in a wide variety of areas of expertise. No matter the specialization, each of us contributes to giving our players the best game experiences and value for their money and time.

Everyone at Paradox is expected to know our players, why they love our games and have an awareness of how their work impacts them in the end. We foster highly-engaged communities, where we encourage our fans to share their sentiment, and empower our colleagues to turn that feedback into action that benefits both our business and fans.

If that sounds good, and you share our vision, we’d love you to join us. Check out our career page: https://career.paradoxplaza.com/#jobs

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