Programmer - Electric Square, Malta

Responsibilities

At Electric Square, we understand that the worlds we build are pivotal to the success of our games and the enjoyment of our players. With our diverse portfolio, which includes acclaimed titles like 'Need For Speed Unbound', 'Battlefield 2042', 'Lords of the Fallen', 'Sniper Elite 5', and several other exciting AAA console games currently in progress (and even more surprises on the horizon!), we strive to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Working in collaboration with four innovative studios, our team of 230 talented individuals, accompanied by our beloved studio dogs, are dedicated to creating world-class projects. We foster a unique studio culture that empowers and inspires our teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated to bring their best ideas to life.

We can offer you an award-winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Electric Square's newest studio is based on the picturesque island of Malta, where innovation and breathtaking views merge to create a truly electrifying experience! Perched high above St Julien’s Bay, our purpose-built brand-new studio serves as a vibrant hub for the brightest minds in the industry.

Join our passionate team of game developers & visionaries as we embark on an exhilarating journey to shape the future of gaming. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, we welcome diversity and encourage fresh perspectives to shape our games and revolutionize the industry.

The Programmer is responsible for designing, developing, testing and implementing systems and game code and can turn their hand to any task required. They are an active member of the code team, setting an example for less experienced programmers.

A Programmer at Electric Square:

• Designs, develops, writes, tests and implements systems and game code.
• Works with designers, artists and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product.
• Helps to develop technical design specifications and is able to implement them.
• Tests and refines gameplay features throughout the development cycle of the project.
• Estimates own tasks and delivers high-quality code to that schedule.
• Performs code reviews with the team to ensure code quality.

Qualification

• Proficient in C/C++
• A year’s experience working in the video games industry.
• Worked on game engines such as Unreal and Unity.

Some things we'd love to see from you:

• Knowledge of industry standard development practices: source control, asset pipelines, issue tracking, external QA and localisation teams.
• Exposure to post-launch on-going product development and delivery.
• Continuous integration and build automation experience.
• Worked in an Agile development environment.
• Experience with low level optimisation, shader programming, physics or mathematics.
• Shipped one AAA game.