Responsibilities
As a Game Programmer, you get to bring game concepts to life through coding, continuous iterations, and plenty of collaborative work. You will learn the role of a Game Programmer with the guidance of a mentor and get support from your team every step of the way!
In practice, this means (at least) the following:
Learning and applying programming best practices and development tools used in game development
Assisting in implementing game features, mechanics, and systems according to design specifications
Collaborating with designers, artists, and other team members to integrate gameplay elements seamlessly
Debugging and troubleshooting code to identify and fix issues
Taking part in code reviews and providing constructive feedback
Following industry trends and staying updated on the technologies in game development
Requirements
In this role you will get an all-round introduction to the Production function, and see the ins and outs of a mobile game business. Here are some of the key skills and experience you should already have when joining Metacore as a Game Programmer:
Basic understanding of programming concepts and familiarity with C#
Prior experience with Unity, for example, through school or hobby projects
Genuine interest in mobile games and a desire to pursue a career in game development
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
A knack for working in a team environment and communicate effectively
Eagerness to learn, and adapt to new technologies and methods
Proficiency in English skills, as it’s our company language
Ability to live and work in the Helsinki region, mainly onsite
Our equal opportunity statement
To entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, we need diverse teams that understand our diverse audiences. The key to unleash our creativity is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of trust where Metacoreans from all walks of life can be themselves. We celebrate our differences and believe they are the strength that drives us forward.
We are committed to offering equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family status, education, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic. We build and maintain a workplace and industry free of harassment and discrimination.
We also aspire to have DE&I as a fundamental part of our game design process to enable us to create even better and more inclusive games, communities and entertainment.
If you require any support or have specific needs during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!
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About Metacore
Our company is formed by great teams and individuals. Together, we work rather as Metacore than for Metacore – aiming for the same goal of entertaining our audience with world-class mobile games. As Metacore, we’re much more than the sum of our skills, experiences and knowledge.
Our Culture
Metacore is the game company where players are the closest thing to a boss. In other words, our teams and individuals enjoy a lot of freedom and responsibility in their work. Everyone can find the optimal way for reaching their goals – as long as it respects our company culture.
Relocation
We are located in Helsinki and Berlin – two of the world's most vivid game hubs. We welcome game industry talents from all walks of life, around the world, and do our best to help them settle here.
Careers
Everyone in our team approaches mobile games with pure excitement. We play them and talk about them, but because that’s not enough, we also develop them. Read more about whom we hire and what our recruiting process is like.