We invite talented individuals to submit spontaneous applications for the position of Senior Game Programmer as we always try to stay in touch with talented people within our industry.

Your mission

As a Senior Game Programmer you will be working in a small team solving challenging tasks using C++. You will be developing features and systems in close communication with designers and artists which will fundamentally shape the experiences we create. Our developers have a high level of ownership over their work and it’s important that you are able to plan and manage your work efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

Build and maintain well-engineered C++ code with high levels of stability and performance.
Design and implement features in different focus areas such as gameplay systems, AI, networking, graphics, user interface, our scripting language, and optimization.
As a Senior Developer we expect you to solve problems and provide guidance using your expert-level knowledge and help raise the level of other team members you work with.

If you are passionate about game development and have a proven track record of creating exceptional gaming experiences, we want to hear from you!

Work culture

We are dedicated to crafting thought-provoking games that our players adore and are eager to enjoy endlessly. Every member of the Paradox team is committed to contributing their best and sharing the drive to achieve our goals, reaching new pinnacles as a united force. Creativity, autonomy, and self-initiation are the building blocks of our game development process, all made feasible by a substantial foundation of trust. We are establishing this trust-based environment by having faith in our colleagues to act with the best of intentions.

Our culture evolves through our engagements with our players and our deep understanding of their desires and expectations. We're dedicated to comprehending our players and what they truly cherish in our games, as well as their mindset while enjoying them.

Practical information

Scope: Full-time and permanent

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: This position is based in Sweden, Stockholm

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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