We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic AI Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will work in Unreal Engine 4 to bring our AI to life and solve challenging problems with pragmatic solutions. 

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As an AI Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Create realistic characters using both AI and animation techniques
• Work with designers and developers to devise an AI plan
• Write and maintain system and feature documentation

Requirements and qualifications

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
• A good foundation of 3D math concepts and algorithms
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems
• Experience in programming movement, navigation, and decision-making AI
• Experience with state machines and behavior trees
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• At least one published title (PC or Console)
• “Can-do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure

Plus

• Experience in Action Adventure and/or Survival Horror
• Experience working in an agile environment

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Graphics Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will coordinate with our engineering and art teams to achieve state-of-the-art visuals.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Graphics Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Developing and improving graphics technologies (rendering, lighting, shadows, shaders, post-processing) to help achieve state-of-the-art visuals
• Working closely with the rest of the programming team to assist in integrating graphics effects, optimizing shaders and materials

Requirements and qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Experience with C/C++ programming
• Experience with HLSL, Cg, or similar languages
• Experience with multithreaded programming
• Knowledge of most used VFX techniques 
• Solid understanding of Rasterization, Ray-Tracing and Hybrid rendering techniques as well as Unreal Engine Rendering System

Preferred Skills

• Experience in performance profiling and optimization techniques
• Experience with editor plugins and modification.
• Comfortable with 3D mathematics
• Have worked on a published Unreal Engine title within the last 5 years
• Have used one or more of the following graphics API: OpenGL, Direct3D, Vulkan

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be responsible for the ongoing development of automated software testing infrastructures and assuring the correct operation of our build pipeline. 

Main duties will also include testing pre-release software on various platforms to ensure that game content matches our quality standards.

Ideal candidates will be logical and methodical with the ability to work under pressure to strict guidelines. So if you have a keen eye for detail, want to be involved in the final quality check and are enthusiastic about gaming, then this is the role for you.

Role and Responsibilities

As a QA Engineer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Be involved in developing frameworks, tests, and tools to automate and help accelerate all aspects of product development, pipelines, tooling, and service monitoring
• You will have the opportunity to define our testing practices and have the potential to take on leadership responsibilities in future
• Implement tests and guide others in the development of tests by providing them with the right tools, frameworks, and infrastructure
• Be proactive and have a strong focus on quality and risk throughout the delivery cycle, identifying and implementing automation approaches as required
• Have a good understanding of a variety of test approaches 
• Drive various initiatives, foster a positive and practical work ethic, and elicit buy-in from the wider team
• Liaise with the product owner(s), technical leads, developers, and design teams to ensure the testing of new features runs smoothly
• Drive synergy between QA, design, and gameplay teams
• Provide feedback in key areas to the developers to ensure the best possible quality is maintained
• Conduct, oversee and evaluate studio-wide playtests on regular basis under the guidance of our QA Manager

Requirements and qualifications

• Commercial experience with Unreal Engine 4 (or a similar AAA Game engine)
• Awareness of software engineering best practices
• Strong technical skills with a high level of C++ and at least one high-level language e.g. C#/Python
• Good understanding of tools automation testing
• Experience with source control (e.g., GIT, Perforce)
• Experience in developing Test Plans, Test Scripts/Blueprints, Defining Test Data and Reports
• Familiarity with game development and the technology involved
• Familiarity with reporting tools e.g. PowerBI/Kibana
• QA/Programming experience with a key interest in testing
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to relay important information in the most suited format
• Proficient time management and organizational skills, able to handle multiple tasks and meet set deadlines and priorities
• A can-do attitude
• Passionate about producing quality products
• System and critical thinking mindset

Preferred skills

• Experience with Unreal's Gauntlet system and Functional Test framework
• Experience with SQL databases e.g. MySQL/SQL Server
• Experience in creating automated tests within a Continuous Integration environment e.g., Jenkins/Teamcity
• Experience working with cloud/virtualized environments e.g. Aws/Azure
• Experience with containerisation of services e.g. Docker/Kubernetes
• Experience in Agile work practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience
• One or more shipped PC or console game titles
• Experience working on multi-platform software projects
• Leadership skills – able to mentor automation engineers at all levels

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Gameplay Animator to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will collaborate with the animation team to design and develop high-quality animations for our projects. You'll also work alongside the art department to ensure that all animations meet the reference specifications.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As Senior Gameplay Animator at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Working with Keyframe and Motion Capture animation according to quality requirements
• Develop and animate in-game cinematic scenes with strong camera compositions
• Manage the export and import of animations within the engine
• Communicates regularly with teammates regarding the status of current tasks

Requirements and qualifications

• 3+ years of game development experience
• Strong understanding of Maya and Motionbuilder
• Strong keyframe animation skills
• Motion capture cleanup experience
• Familiar with Game Engine Technologies (especially Unreal)
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
• Able to work with tight timelines

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Gameplay Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will help us bring our video game projects to life!

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
• Collaborate with others to diagnose and resolve issues with features & functionality
• Proficiency in game development areas such as Gameplay, UI, Animation, Combat etc. (at least 1)
• Solid understanding of Unreal Engine online multiplayer framework
• Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
• Analyze, profile and optimize features as required
• Ensure high-quality user experiences across all the platforms we support
• Establish responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manage time effectively
• Identify opportunities for improving our general workflows and implement these changes
• Write and maintain system and feature documentation
• Write robust, clean and maintainable code

Requirements and qualifications

• Experience developing games professionally for 4+ years on released projects made with Unreal Engine
• A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills and good foundation of 3D math concepts and algorithms
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools 
• Understanding of multi-threaded principles 
• Knowledge of C++ object-oriented design patterns applied to video game development
• Well-versed in games and ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games 
• “Can-do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure
• An inclination to break down complex problems
• Competence in writing solid, reliable and efficient code
• Strong reporting and documentation skills 
• Knowledge of software development environments and associated tools (i.e. Visual Studio, Perforce, JIRA,Git) 
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a similar discipline (i.e., physics, math, EE, etc.)

Plus

• Experience with gameplay systems driven by Physics or AI
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Level Designer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will have to communicate effectively with multi-discipline teams across the studio within the project's technical and scope restrictions.
If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Level Designer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Collaborate with the Lead Designer and the Design Team to bring innovative ideas to all aspects of game design
• Realize the high-level vision of your levels through all stages of development from initial block out through to final shipped product
• Understand the role of pacing, narrative, theme, and mechanics in creating compelling gameplay experiences
• Conceptualize, design, script, direct and create game levels
• Plan, execute and refine your levels from high-level concept to low-level scripting
• Use player feedback and design direction to hone the gameplay experience
• Work closely with the GD & Tech team to ensure the relevance of layouts with existing systems
• Work in close collaboration with the Art team to design balanced, readable environments that serve the player experience
• Review, tweak, and balance gameplay to deliver a AA quality experience
• Validate the playability of the mechanics and environment with Testers, Artists, and Gameplay Programmers

Requirements and qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Show an ability to weave narrative and artistic themes with gameplay mechanics to build engaging levels
• Be able to propose creative solutions to complex design problems and importantly "bring the team with you"
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in prototyping maps and gameplay mechanics using Unreal Engine 4
• Experience writing high-quality and thorough design documentation including diagrams and flow-chart creation
• At least one published title (PC or Consoles)
• Ability to work well under pressure

Plus:

• Degree or Certificate in video game design
• Narrative Designer skills
• Experience in Action Adventure and/or Survival Horror
• Experience working in an agile environment

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Lighting Artist to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be responsible for creating and implementing lighting for in-game environments, characters, and special effects. This includes designing and implementing lighting systems and effects that enhance the visual quality of the game, and creating and implementing lighting that supports the game's overall art direction. The role also includes working closely with other members of the development team, such as the art director and level designers, to ensure that the lighting enhances the overall game experience. Additionally, a Senior Lighting Artist may be responsible for mentoring and training junior lighting artists and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques in the field.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As Senior Lighting Artist at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work with Level Designers, Environment Artists, Visual Effects Artists, and Team Leads to provide lighting for game environments and characters
• Creation of static and dynamic lighting using Unreal Engine
• Generate visually stunning creative solutions that are within memory and performance guidelines
• Ownership of level lighting process from initial look dev to final polish pass
• Solve technical issues that arise with tools, processes or game performance
• Provide mentorship to other team members in specific areas of expertise

Requirements and qualifications

• 4+ years of real-time lighting experience on pc or current console hardware
• Has shipped at least one AA or AAA game
• Thorough understanding of direct/indirect light, luminance/exposure, and color-theory
• Excellent competency in Unreal Engine and knowledge of Global Illumination
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven work experience with generating light-maps, pre-lighting, or baked lighting is desired

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior System Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will work with Unreal Engine 4 to create the systems that control game data, user data, and compatibility features.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior System Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work with designers and developers to ensure system functionality while meeting deadlines
• Collaborate with others to diagnose and resolve issues with engine & game system
• Proficiency in game system development areas such as Save/Load, User Management, Localization, Networking etc. Specialisation (at least 1)
• Work closely with all areas of core tech & engine to ensure our tech can support short- and long-term plans for our titles
• Analyse, profile and optimise systems as required
• Ensure high quality user experiences across all platforms we support
• Establish responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manage time effectively
• Proactively seek out and discuss areas of improvement within the codebase and its satellite systems
• Write and maintain system and feature documentation
• Write robust, clean and maintainable code

Requirements and qualifications

• Experience developing games professionally for 4+ years on released projects made with Unreal Engine
• Fundamental architecture understanding of Unreal Engine
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect system mechanics and tools 
• Knowledge of C++ object-oriented design patterns applied to video game development
• A practical understanding of concurrency
• Experience in CPU/Memory/GPU optimisation
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems
• A pragmatic & analytical mindset to diagnose, reproduce and fix obscure issues
• “Can-do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems
• Competence in writing solid, reliable and efficient code
• Strong reporting and documentation skills 
• Knowledge of software development environments and associated tools. (i.e. Visual Studio, Perforce, JIRA,Git) 
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a similar discipline (i.e., physics, math, EE, etc.)

Plus

• Having worked on Save System and Compatibility features for a published project
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• At least one published title on consoles within the last 3 years

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Technical Animator to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be a primary point of contact for everything concerning our animation tools and technologies. You will be working closely with Software Engineers, Artists, and Animators to deliver outstanding visual results, meeting the Production Team's quality and schedule expectations. 

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Technical Animator at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work with all aspects of the animation export and implementation pipeline (for Maya and UE)
• Create new animation tools and maintain our animation toolset
• Assist the engineering team with implementing animation-related tools and features
• Support the Animation and character teams in debugging tools or game-related issues

Requirements and qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the gaming industry as a tech animator
• Good understanding of Unreal’s runtime animation systems such as state machines and animation blueprints
• Knowledge of procedural and adaptive animations
• A keen eye for proper form and deformation throughout wide ranges of movements
• Passion for games and game development

Preferred skills

We consider the following skills and previous experiences as a plus:

• Experience as an Animator
• Knowledge of Motion Builder
• Knowledge of lower-level programming languages
• Knowledge of Motion Matching

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Manager to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be responsible for finding, recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented candidates.

Role and Responsibilities

As Talent Acquisition Manager at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans.
• Lead employment branding initiatives
• Perform sourcing to fill open positions and anticipate future needs.
• Plan and conduct recruitment and selection processes (interviews, screening calls, etc.).
• Take steps to ensure positive candidate experience.
• Assist in employee retention and development.
• Organize and/or attend career fairs, assessment centers, or other events.
• Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement.

Requirements and qualifications

• Proven experience as talent acquisition manager in the videogame industry.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding.
• Understanding of all selection methods and techniques.
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards.
• Willingness to understand the duties and competencies of different roles.
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and databases.
• Excellent communicator.
• Well-organized and strategic thinker.
• BSc/BA in business administration, human resources, or relevant field (preferred).

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic VFX Artist to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will work hand-in-hand with the Art Director to create incredible real-time rendered visual effects which meet the vision for the gameplay experience. 

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a VFX Artist at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Envisioning and creating real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay and player immersion
• Collaborating with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver visually impressive spells and abilities
• Adding life and color to the game world through atmospherics, weather, and environmental effects
• Technical implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and tracking of the performance of visual effects in Unreal Engine
• Iterating on VFX assets based on feedback from the dev team

Requirements and qualifications

• Knowledge of the PBS and experience to work with the Unreal shader graph and mastery of material domain and blend mode
• Knowledge of Niagara and ability to create custom scratch pads to fit all the requests
• Knowledge of blueprints and render target and know-how of where to use it
• Ability to create sprite sheets, vertex animation textures, vector fields, and flow maps in Houdini and/or Maya

Preferred skills

The following skills and experiences will be considered a plus:

• Experience in creating Houdini Volume Textures and Niagara data interfaces
• Math skills are a big plus
• Experience with Niagara fluid and data interface 2d Grid collection

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.