Lead Programmer

If UE4 is your jam, Savage is your toast!  We are on a hunt for an Unreal Programmer to join an exciting mobile shooter project currently in development. 

We’re looking for that certain someone who can whip up game systems and features in C++ and Blueprints. A person who’s not afraid to dive into the UE4 source to make necessary architectural changes while understanding how that will affect future versions of the engine.

You will be responsible for technical design, implementation and maintenance of runtime features and development tools. Being a new studio, your work will have a significant impact on the final performance and quality of all Savage games. 

We offer you a chance to join a rapidly growing international team of passionate and talented game makers - like yourself. We’re a young company and as an early employee you’ll have a genuine chance to contribute to our game and our culture.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Lead a small group of programmers and report to the CTO

• Participate in hiring decisions for both Berlin and Helsinki studios

• Assist with technical planning (milestone, macro and launch planning)

• Interface with the QA team to prioritize bugs and ensure sufficient test coverage

• Tools/Engine/Gameplay feature design and implementation

• Foster Unreal best practices and level up team members 

• Runtime performance analysis and optimization

• Build systems that scale across a wide range of mobile hardware

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 5 years experience with at least one shipped title

• Experience as a lead on one shipped title

• Strong in C++

• Strong understanding of best coding practices and algorithms 

• Able to judge feature quality as compared to competitor’s games

• Effective communicator, written and verbal

What is important for us in a person?

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Shipped a mobile game using UE4

• Experience with Unreal 

• Math/Physics/Computer Science or related degree

• A keen interest in keeping up to date with the latest Unreal has to offer

Why do we enjoy working here?

• You’ll be a core member of a rock solid team of artists, designers and game developers.

• You’ll work in an environment where we truly respect each other’s talent and contribution.

• We are ambitious and always strive to lift each other to full potential.

• We love to play and develop games. In addition to playing games in our free-time, every Friday afternoon at Savage is dedicated to playing games that inspire us.

• Our studios are conveniently located in the downtowns of Helsinki and Berlin. After the lockdowns are over, we will offer relocation services.

• Our team is highly international so no matter where you come from, you won’t be alone!

• Last but not least – we offer competitive compensation and good benefits.