About Us
#TEAMYAGER
YAGER makes computer games and is based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1999 by 5 enthusiastic gamers, we combine long-term experience with a resilient and innovative spirit.
We are passionate about creating online action games with rich worlds, focused on social emergent gameplay. Our mission is to give players unique moments they can't wait to tell their friends about.
About the Role
Would you like to leave a mark in the landscape of games while working in a fast-paced and hyper-creative environment and with people who are passionate to create an awesome game experience together? We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Game Engineer to join YAGER's talented team. As Senior Game Engineer you are expected to work independently as well as to help our juniors to develop and grow. You will be part of an experienced team that has a lot to offer and encourages you to grow with us together!
Your Mission
1. Implement gameplay systems in a self-organizing, interdisciplinary team
2. Write clear, maintainable and fast code in adherence to internal standards
3. Write and maintain technical design and software system documentation
4. Recognize opportunities to improve our games or general workflows and seek to make these changes
5. Share knowledge and help to mentor other team members
Your Skill Tree
6. 4+ of programming experience with 3D games
7. Good knowledge of game engineering practices & techniques
8. Excellent C/C++ programming skills
9. Proven ability to collaborate with different disciplines to discuss designs with respect to technical challenges
10. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
11. Passionate about videogames
Desirable skills (nice to have experience):
12. Unreal Engine
13. Console development
14. Free-to-play development
15. Backend and/or BaaS servies (Playfab, GameSparks)
16. Cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, Google cloud…)
17. C#/Python/Go
Ready for the Quest?
We support you all the way
18. Get settled. We offer relocation packages and budgets, provide temporary accommodation, administrative support and more.
19. We care about your work-life-balance with competitive vacation days and core working hours.
20. Green travel at a discount. We have a Company Ticket benefit for the public transportation system in Berlin (BVG or DB).
21. We´re pet friendly! Bring your best buddy to the office and make new friends.
We are passionate about growth
22. Join a diverse & creative team! Over 30 nationalities come together to create thrilling gaming experiences.
23. We´re dedicated to see you grow. Receive feedback, internal trainings, workshops and Lunch & Learns and more!
We care about your well-being
24. (Mental) health matters. We work with various partners to provide you and your loved ones with support for mental & physical health, coaching and counselling and more!
25. Stay fit! We offer a gym membership for FitX gyms around Berlin. The best thing about it? There´s one just a ten-minute walk from the office! Or you can choose E-GYM subscription for more flexibility instead.
26. Yum! Our equipped kitchen is stocked with beverages and fresh fruits and we hold regular team events.