About the Company
With over 410 million registered players and over 50 games, Bigpoint is one of the leading developers and publishers of free to play games in the world. Being part of the Yoozoo group, we believe that everybody should be able to play great games and, with an uncompromising focus on quality, strive to push the boundaries of gaming, exceeding our players' expectations with fun, accessible and innovative content.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of game development: from planning, to creating, to optimizing game modules, and documentation of the frontend
- Define technical requirements and restrictions for tasks and architectural choices by working closely with other departments
- Offer exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills for technical as well as organizational problems by prioritizing and eliminating obstacles to boost confidence in a deadline-oriented environment
- Collect and incorporate stakeholder requirements in advance, for example related to technology and methodology
- Mentor the development team with expertise in system design, programming, and optimization to ensure production-ready, high-quality code that can be easily maintained and shared
- Endorse a knowledge sharing and collaboration mindset with frequent code reviews, pair-programming sessions and exchange meetings
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent training as an IT specialist
- 5+ years of professional experience developing video games using Unity
- Successfully worked on at least one shipped game with a substantial player base
- Extensive practical knowledge of modern C# and Unity including software architecture, design patterns, optimization and unit testing
- Strong problem analysis skills with the ability to find simple, robust and efficient solutions for complex problems
- Broad hands-on experience analyzing and optimizing runtime and rendering performance as well as resource consumption
- Awareness of adequate UX and UI methodologies and implementation
- Team player who enjoys working with other departments on shared goals with a passion for games
Benefits
- Work in an exciting industry: Join a company at the heart of the gaming world — a creative, passionate environment that's as fun and dynamic as the games we help bring to life.
- Hybrid/Remote model & flexibility: Flexible working hours and the option to work in a hybrid setup or fully remote within Germany.
- Visa & Relocation support: Assistance with visa processes and relocation if you're moving to Germany.
- Time to recharge: 30 days of vacation annually to rest, travel, or catch up on your favorite games.
- Fitness perks: Access a wide range of gyms, swimming pools, and wellness facilities across Germany with a subsidized E-GYM Wellpass membership.
- Team culture: Regular company events, celebrations, and social gatherings.
- Learning & development: An annual education budget for all employees to support continuous learning and skill-building.
- Public transport: Subsidized Deutschlandticket to get you around Hamburg, or wherever else you need to go.