Senior Game Developer (C#)

Overview

Auckland | NZD 90-130k Salary range | Programming

RocketWerkz is an ambitious PC video games studio based on Auckland's waterfront in New Zealand.

Founded by Dean Hall, creator of hit survival game DayZ, we are independently-run but have the backing of one of the world's largest games companies.

Our open-world simulation and survival games Icarus and Stationeers are out on Steam, and we have multiple projects in development including Kitten Space Agency.

A day in the life...

Every day at Rocketwerkz is different, but here are a few things you can expect to do in your role :

Responsibilities

Rapidly prototype and develop game systems and gameplay in C#

Implement and optimise graphics using our custom Vulkan renderer

Continuously adapt code in response to gameplay and designer feedback

Champion the game design, game systems and player experience

Collaborate with game designers, project leads and tools developers

Define technical requirements and write documentation

Use C#, Rider, Github, and task management software

Manage your own workload and work hours in consultation with the wider team

Qualifications

Extensive experience in C# game development (ideally C#12+)

Experience using the Vulkan graphics API or similar

Collaborative and adaptable mindset with excellent communication

5+ years of software development or games industry experience

A tertiary qualification (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar) or equivalent industry experience

Nice to have

Experience with other graphics APIs or game engines

A published game made without a game engine

A portfolio of game projects

Perks and Apply

We think life at Rocketwerkz is pretty good, check out the perks and benefits of joining us here.

If you're passionate about working in the gaming industry and think you have the qualifications, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description.

We believe that having a diverse team is crucial to our success, and we welcome applications from individuals regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or any other aspect of your culture or identity.

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and if you're the right fit we'll be in touch to schedule a chat.

Our recruitment process usually involves an online chat, a visit to our studio, maybe a paid programming test and reference checks.

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