At a Glance
- Tasks: Create amazing games and collaborate with a passionate team of developers.
- Company: Join Stardock, a leading game development company in Plymouth, Michigan.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation assistance, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a dynamic environment await you!
- Why this job: Turn your gaming passion into a career and shape the future of strategy games.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in game development, strong C++ skills, and a love for gaming.
Are you an avid gamer interested in creating awesome games? Stardock is currently seeking a talented Senior Game Developer. The ideal candidate is well versed in C++, has shipped titles in the past and loves strategy games. This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, Michigan office and relocation assistance will be provided.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Implement low level systems such as windowing, controllers, rendering, audio, and networking.
- Architect, build and maintain core systems in modern C++ on multicore CPUs.
- Write technical documents describing core systems.
- Mentor and collaborate with other developers in a team environment.
- Work closely with Design, Production, and Art to develop requirements and implementation plans.
- Manage timelines and milestones to meet stakeholder expectations.
- Work closely with Production and QA to address bugs.
Education and/or Experience Desired:
- 7+ years of experience in game or simulation development.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant field.
- Strong C++ background.
- Passion for games and game design.
- Self-motivated and loves solving problems.
- Experience with modern graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal).
- Expertise in several of the following: Optimization, networking, UI/UX, AI, generative AI, physics, data management, graphics, gameplay, audio, HLSL/GLSL shaders, pipelines, terrain.
- Able to learn new technology quickly and execute on a schedule in a fast-paced cross-discipline team environment.
- Experienced with version control software (e.g. Perforce, SVN, etc.).
The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on your qualifications, experience, and expertise. Stardock is committed to offering a competitive compensation package tailored to the right candidate.
Senior Game Developer in Plymouth employer: stardock
Stardock is an exceptional employer for passionate game developers, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of Plymouth, Michigan. With competitive salaries and relocation assistance, we prioritise employee growth through mentorship and hands-on experience in cutting-edge game development technologies. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and your love for gaming, while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages professional advancement.
