Senior C++ Programmer

Egosoft,Posted 1 year ago

Senior

Full time

Negotiable

Relocate, Würselen

EGOSOFT, founded in 1988, is one of Germany's leading game developers. Its team of industry veterans and dedicated game enthusiasts entered the international stage with the widely-acclaimed X-Beyond the Frontier space simulation game in 1999. EGOSOFT is now exclusively dedicated to setting new standards in the space game genre and continuing to improve the gameplay experience for fans of the X Universe. For more information on EGOSOFT and its products visit https://www.egosoft.com. 

What are you working on?
  • The name of the project(s): X4: Foundations
  • At what stage of the project(s)? Released
  • Genres: Simulation
  • Platforms: PC
Team size and structure?

+/- 25

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Egosoft, the creators of the popular X space simulation game series, are looking for an experienced Programmer with a strong background in OOP and C / C++. As part of our programming team, you will be responsible for the development of game features, their implementation in our own, self-developed engine and debugging.

You are confident in using the necessary tools and you strive for high standards. You document and share your progress as well as identify difficulties that arise, react in a solution-oriented manner and support your colleagues with advice and assistance.

This is a full-time position based in Würselen, Germany, and available immediately.

What kind of professional are we looking for?
  • Strong background in OOP and C/C++; ideally 5+ years of commercial C++ experience, coding and debugging

  • At least 2 shipped titles

  • Knowledge of build and pipeline systems within game development

  • Ability to write clear, maintainable code

  • Passion to develop new game technology

Nice to have:

  • Experience in Windows and Linux based server administration

  • Experience in database administration

  • Familiarity with programming language Golang

What is important for us in a person?
  • Able to proactively gather feedback from the entire team and translate it into your field of expertise

  • Open to close-knit teamwork, both locally and online

  • Fluent in written and spoken English

  • Proactive and customer-oriented work approach

  • Good communication skills

  • Good time management and self-motivation skills

  • Eligible for work in EU

  • Passionate about sci-fi, space and video games

Why do we enjoy working here?

Egosoft is one of the most long-standing companies in the German games industry. As a fully independent company, we have been focusing on the development of the X game series (space simulation / sandbox) for over 20 years. Our international team enjoys direct lines of communication, flat hierarchies, employee-friendly working conditions, a high degree of flexibility and competitive salaries. In a familial environment, we rely on teamwork to achieve our common goals.

Located in the vibrant Meuse-Rhine Euroregion, the company location benefits from a fascinating, cross-border European diversity and an associated high quality of life - regardless of whether you ultimately want to live in Germany, the Netherlands or Belgium.

The selection process

Interested?
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, including your salary expectations, to jobs@egosoft.com. Please be informed that we reserve the right to contact only selected applicants.

Egosoft

Company type: developer

Employees: 11-50

Platforms: PC

Genres: Simulation

https://www.egosoft.com/

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