Game Programmer (C#)

RocketWerkz is an ambitious 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 two major games currently out on Steam are open-world simulation and survival games Icarus and Stationeers, and we have multiple secret projects in development.

We are looking for experienced C# Programmers to work on various PC games. While other projects at the studio use Unity or Unreal Engine, for this project we have developed our own in-house approach to making games. The BRUTAL framework allows programmers to focus on gameplay and game systems in C#, while accessing a suite of custom C++ libraries for scale, performance and control without the constraints of a game engine.

In this role you will:

• Rapidly prototype game systems and gameplay in C#
  
• Continuously adapt code in response to gameplay and designer feedback
  
• Continuously test, debug and profile code to polish the game experience 
• Define requirements for game systems and plugins and write technical documentation
• Understand the desired gameplay experience and contribute to the project as a whole
  
• Work closely with the project lead, game designers, and the enterprise tools team
• Use JetBrains and Github

What we look for in our ideal candidate:

• At least 4 years of software development or games industry experience
• Extensive experience in C# game development
  
• Familiarity with C++
• Experience in working collaboratively within a programming team
• A tertiary qualification (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar) or equivalent industry experience

The position is full-time, permanent, and based in Auckland with flexible working conditions. Assistance is provided for relocation & support for obtaining a visa.

We highly value diversity. Regardless of disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or any other aspect of your culture or identity, you have an important role to play in our team.