Lead Gameplay Programmer

2 weeks ago

Belgrade, Central Serbia Wargaming Full time €80,000 - €100,000 per year
Job Overview

Wargaming is looking for а Lead Gameplay Programmer to work on World of Warships in our Belgrade office.
World of Warships is the best naval game around, letting you take command of legendary warships from the period of the 20th century as you battle your way across the open sea with other players. The project is driven by a team of international developers who combine talent with their passion for video games, resulting in World of Warships being a favorite hobby for millions all around the globe with keeping its community ever-growing

Reports to Associate Technical Director What will you do?
  • Lead own team of 2 gameplay programmers
  • Develop a solution architecture for features and re-factorings
  • Developing new features for different teams
  • Support engine team in improvements of existing solutions
  • Lead gameplay programmers union, with next responsibilities:
    • Generate a common vision for gameplay programming practices and approaches
    • Collaborate with game designers, UI developers, and sound designers in creating AAA user experience
    • Collaborate with teams managers in planning for gameplay codebase improvements
    • Participate in hiring and onboarding of new gameplay programmers o Inspire gameplay programmers to grow and help with self-development
What are we looking for?
  • At least 6 years of experience in commercial development
  • Good knowledge of Python
  • Good knowledge of Math
  • Excellent system design skills
  • Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms
  • Understanding of OOP
  • Ability to understand other people's code
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • English – B2 and higher
What additional skills will help you stand out?
  • Basic knowledge of С/С
  • Experience with game engines
Work mode

Hybrid (3 days of work from the office)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:

  • Annual leave of 20 working days (additional days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 25 days)
  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
  • Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits
  • Premium Private Health Insurance
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • English clubs and platform for learning languages
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Commuting allowance
  • Company events
  • FitPass membership
  • Discounts for employees
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
  • On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review. About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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