Employment:

Full time

Location:

Leeuwarden (or hybrid)

Unity game developer

Are you a skilled Unity Developer with a passion for crafting unique experiences? Join our team at Grendel Games, where creativity meets technical expertise. We’re seeking a versatile game programmer proficient in Unity and C# development. This role offers a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity within a small development team, where you’ll have the autonomy to innovate while collaborating on exciting projects.

About us

At Grendel, we’re committed to creating Serious Games that entertain, educate, and inspire. With over two decades of industry expertise, we’ve garnered international acclaim and forged partnerships across sustainability, education, and healthcare sectors. Join our talented team of visionaries dedicated to making a positive impact through gaming.

What you will be doing

As a Senior Unity Developer, you will assume a pivotal role within an independent development team, taking charge of the technical design and implementation of various projects. Working collaboratively with designers, artists, and fellow developers, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our projects.

Your responsibilities

  • Collaborating with the team and stakeholders to craft a comprehensive technical design for our games.
  • Developing the game’s code with a focus on maximizing the reuse of existing modules and libraries, while designing code for seamless adaptability in future projects.
  • Ensuring the game’s technical correctness and optimize its performance.
  • Contributing holistically to game development, incorporating technical, artistic, and design considerations.
  • Engaging with clients to understand and document precise technical requirements for games, maintaining formal documentation.
  • Formulating and refining the company’s technical vision for the future as an integral part of the engineering team.
  • Creating the UI, aligning it with UX designs and artwork provided by other team members.
  • Designing, implementing, and documenting APIs to enhance the functionality of our games.
  • Providing valuable input and ideas on various aspects of product design, extending beyond web technology.
  • Communicating effectively with customers, understanding and documenting technical requirements for dashboards in formal documentation.

What you have in store

  • Minimum 5 years of professional programming experience.
  • Extensive experience with the Unity game engine.
  • Proficient in C++/C# and object-oriented programming.
  • Experience in developing for PC/Mac, web, and mobile platforms.
  • Strong software design and development skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with colleagues and customers.
  • Solid understanding of vector mathematics and algebra.
  • Ability to clearly comment and document code, adhering to specific code standards.
  • Proficient in using Git or similar version control.
  • Experience with debugging and optimizing software.
  • Willingness to learn new skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong vision and drive with a user-centric mentality.

What we offer

  • Join us in creating entertainment games with a purpose, where your contributions drive positive change.
  • We offer a salary package that is aligned with market standards.
  • We provide our employees with an annual budget dedicated to fostering their personal development and professional growth.
  • Enjoy autonomy and responsibility in organizing and executing your work.
  • Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team in a unique setting – our historic Dutch prison turned relaxed game studio.
  • Flexible work arrangements, allowing for remote work for part of the week.

How to apply

If you have the skills, passion, and vision to contribute to our mission, we invite you to join us in making a positive impact through the world of gaming. Apply now via  jobs@grendelgames.com and be a part of our exciting journey!

Please note: In addition to your CV, we would also like to receive a motivation letter and (a link to) your portfolio.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from recruitment agencies for this position.

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