Senior / Principal C++ Gameplay Programmers

We are Grinding Gear Games, creators of the award-winning dark fantasy Action RPG Path of Exile. We're a world-class studio of more than 180 developers based in Auckland, New Zealand and we're currently expanding the Path of Exile development team.

We seek Senior / Principal C++ Gameplay Programmers to join our incredibly talented team.

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
Relocation assistance (for the right candidate, if needed)
Full time position - 40 hours a week

The position includes the following duties:

• Provide software development services 
• Design gameplay elements of Path of Exile using modern C++
• Plan, maintain, analyse and review implementations of programming code
• Maintain consistent communication with directors and colleagues
• Mentor other team members
• Work to strict deadlines and schedules

We are seeking someone with:

• Strong knowledge of modern C++
• Excellent communication skills
• At least 5 to 8 years of commercial game programming experience in a professional studio for Senior roles / 8+ years for Principal roles
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Software Engineering or Game Development

Must be able to pass our technical C++ programming test (approximately one hour long)

Pluses:

• Experience with our game, Path of Exile

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements, please email your resume, some C++ code samples and a cover letter to jobs@grindinggear.com with your name and role you are applying for in the subject line.

No phone calls or agencies, please.