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Central Tech & IT · Stockholm, Sweden

Senior Engine Graphics Programmer

Are you passionate about graphics technology and creating immersive gaming experiences? Do you have a strong C++ background and a deep understanding of 3D graphics and GPU technologies? Join our Engine & Tools team as a Senior Engine Graphics Programmer, where you’ll help build and enhance the technical foundation for our games.

At Paradox, we are a vibrant mix of game developers and publishers, known worldwide for our strategy games. We're passionate about our gamers, with an active player base of over five million each month across the globe. We bring our games to life, creating immersive experiences for our ever-growing community.

What You’ll Do...

As a Senior Engine Graphics Programmer, you will design, implement, and maintain advanced graphical systems that bring our games to life. You’ll collaborate with game programmers, artists, and content designers to optimize their workflows and ensure high-quality visuals across platforms. You’ll also play a crucial role in mentoring junior team members, sharing your expertise, and supporting technical leadership when needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize graphical features, shaders, and rendering backends.

  • Work closely with technical leads, game developers, and artists to align engine functionality with creative goals.

  • Guide and mentor other team members, share knowledge through workshops, and assist with project planning.

  • Ensure systems meet performance benchmarks and run efficiently across platforms.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ Years of C++ Programming Experience, Preferably in the game industry.

  • Expertise in 3D Graphics & GPU Tech with strong knowledge of rendering pipelines, HLSL, and compute shaders.

  • Experience with proprietary game engines and rendering APIs like DirectX12 and Vulkan.

  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex performance issues.

  • Comfortable working with multithreaded environments.

  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly in English.

Working at Paradox means being part of a team that values creativity and quality, where you can make a difference and shape the world of strategy gaming. We embrace our nerdy culture, regularly interact with our fans through forums and events, and end each Friday with a social hour to unwind and connect.

If you're ready to take ownership of your work and grow as a game developer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with Paradox and the Engine & Tools team!


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Department
Central Tech & IT
Role
Engine & Tools
Locations
Stockholm, Sweden

Our Culture

At Paradox, we place great emphasis on the value we create for our players, the trust we place in one another and our goal of making games that our players love to play forever.

We try to proactively solve the challenges of a rapidly changing industry, while always keeping in mind the longevity of our games and long-term perspective of our business strategy.

We focus less on job titles and more on the ideas, skills and attitude that every member of our small, autonomous teams brings to the table. We believe that helps us make each other better, and help realize our goals.

To get a fuller picture of how it’s like to work at Paradox, we invite you to watch the below video.



Stockholm, Sweden

About Paradox Interactive

 

Today, Paradox consists of both publishing and internal game development. We have a broad portfolio of games and own the most important brands, including Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, Victoria, Age of Wonders and the World of Darkness catalog of brands.

Since 2004, the company has published its games all over the world, initially through physical distribution but primarily in digital channels after 2006. Paradox games are developed primarily for PC and console platforms, but the company also releases games on mobile. The largest markets today include the US, UK, China, Germany, France and Scandinavia. In total, Paradox games have over five million players each month. 

 

Founded in 1999
Co-workers 600+
Central Tech & IT · Stockholm, Sweden

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