Gameplay Programmer - Unannounced Grand Strategy
Join us in pioneering the next evolution of Paradox Grand Strategy, where your creativity and passion for games drive exceptional player experiences!
Join us in pioneering the next evolution of Paradox Grand Strategy, where your creativity and passion for games drive exceptional player experiences! We are in development of a brand new non-historical game led by veterans from several of our previous titles such as Hearts of Iron 4 and Crusader Kings 3, going all the way back to Europa Universalis 3.
Your mission
We're looking for a C++ Game Programmer who thrives in collaborative environments and is eager to take on challenges. The perfect candidate is someone who understands strategy games and wants to create the best experience for the player. We value prior experience from playing or modding our games, but a general interest in game design and UX is also beneficial.
For this role, we will prioritize candidates who are already located in Sweden.
We are in the production phase of development on a new Grand Strategy game with a highly experienced programming team. Our team nurtures an open culture where you’re encouraged to contribute in all aspects of the game and we regularly discuss technical design, art direction and game design. We encourage every team member to play an important role in our game’s success. You will be supported in your work by your tech lead, tech director and more senior programmers.
If you’re passionate about making strategy games, want to take ownership of the features you develop, and grow alongside a team of experts, then make sure to contact us!
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain well-engineered C++ code with high levels of stability and performance.
Design and implement features in multiple areas such as gameplay systems, user interface, graphics, and our scripting language.
Collaborate daily with other programmers, designers and artists.
Continue to level-up as a programmer through feature work, code reviews, guidance, and feedback.
Requirements
Solid C++ knowledge.
An interest in strategy games in general and Paradox grand strategy games in particular
Fluent in English, both written and spoken, to effectively collaborate in our international team.
A drive to learn and grow, taking on more responsibility and ownership over time.

- Department
- Games Programming
- Role
- Game Programmer
- Locations
- Stockholm - Studio Purple
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