Senior Engine Programmer
OUR STUDIO
At Housemarque, we believe gameplay always comes first. With technical excellence and compelling narrative, spiced with our trademark neon flair and top-notch audiovisual feedback, we want our players to always feel actively engaged with the worlds we have created for them.
Our latest Award-Winning game Returnal, released on PS5 in 2021, embraces all these qualities. THIS is our DNA!
We value Nordic work-life balance by growing sustainably and ensuring our employees have the time and means to develop personally and professionally during work time.
We were established in 1995 with strong roots in the Finnish demoscene. In June 2021 we joined the PlayStation Studios, after years of partnership.
If you wish to join us for our next journey, apply today!
We are looking for a Senior Engine Programmer for our next big game!
The Job
As a Senior Engine Programmer, you will help shape engine development at Housemarque alongside our Technical Director and a highly skilled team. You will maintain a holistic view of our in-house engine systems, support the needs of gameplay and design teams, and contribute to the architecture that powers our most ambitious features. Your work will include designing, implementing, and reviewing engine code, collaborating closely with cross-disciplinary teams, and contributing to both current and future engine initiatives. You may lead specific systems and adapt your focus as development priorities evolve.
What will your day-to-day look like?
A typical day begins as you arrive at our downtown Helsinki studio. Maybe you start with a workout in the in-house gym and grab a healthy breakfast before settling in with a good coffee. After catching up with teammates, you check messages from a co-development partner, review any urgent Slack requests, and continue work on a major engine update that’s been a focus for several sprints.
You might sync with graphics programmers to tackle code in their domain, or send a code review request to a colleague after finalizing work on another subsystem. Later, you join the team’s daily sync before heading out to lunch; one of many great options within walking distance.
In the afternoon, you could jump on a call with a co-dev studio to strategize on solving a challenging technical problem that would unlock a much-desired gameplay feature. You wrap up the day by updating internal documentation for an engine feature you helped identify and design; one that other programmers will extend in future iterations. You may even be considering how to present this work internally or at a future conference.
This blend of ownership, collaboration, and technical exploration reflects the freedom and responsibility typical of an experienced developer at Housemarque.
What qualities will contribute to your success in this role?
Each of the following attributes will help you secure this position:
- 5+ years of experience in professional game development
- Deep technical knowledge of Unreal Engine or other major game engines
- Experience in multithreading
- Strong communication skills in spoken and written English
- Ability to collaborate effectively and help others contribute to shared goals
- Ability to build understandable, stable, and elegant systems in C++
- Motivation to find solutions that balance time, effort, and quality
- Tenacity in locating and fixing bugs in complex code
- An open, forward-looking mindset
What do we offer to you?
- Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare & Nordic work-life balance
- Tailored immigration and relocation package to help you get settled into Finland
- State-of-the-art studio facilities in the heart of Helsinki
- Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
- Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
- Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
- Access to PlayStation Studios collaboration, games and more!
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Helsinki, Finland.
We will start interviewing promising candidates immediately so please apply as soon as possible.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Housemarque is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees from every walk of life, reflecting the community we make games for. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race and ethnicity, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.