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EGOSOFT is looking for motivated people to work on all areas of our next generation technology effort with the X games series.
About EGOSOFT
Egosoft is one of the most long-standing companies in the German games industry. As a fully independent company, we have been focusing on the development of the X game series (space simulation / sandbox) for over 25 years. Our international team enjoys direct lines of communication, flat hierarchies, employee-friendly working conditions, a high degree of flexibility and competitive salaries. In a familial environment, we rely on teamwork to achieve our common goals.
Located in the vibrant Meuse-Rhine Euroregion, the company location benefits from a fascinating, cross-border European diversity and an associated high quality of life - regardless of whether you ultimately want to live in Germany, the Netherlands or Belgium.
General Requirements for all:
- Able to gather feedback from the entire game team and translate it into your field of expertise
- Open to close collaboration within a team
- Good communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- ... AND: a passion for sci-fi and space
Current openings:
Programmer with a strong background in OOP and C / C++ (m/f/x)
Egosoft, the creators of the popular X space simulation game series, are seeking an experienced Programmer with a strong background in OOP and C/C++ to join our team. As part of our programming department, you will play a key role in the development and enhancement of game features, integrating them into our proprietary game engine, and ensuring they run smoothly through debugging and optimization.
This is a full-time position based in Würselen, Germany, and available immediately.
Your skills:
- Strong background in OOP and C/C++; ideally 5+ years of commercial experience, coding and debugging
- Desire to design and understand on a deep level, a complex simulation
- Knowledge of general and 3D mathematics
- Interested in developing AI behaviors, both high level (interactions between factions) and low level(movement of spaceships)
- Willing to learn in-house xml-based scripting language
- Ability to write clear, maintainable code
- Passion to develop new game technology
Nice to have:
- Understanding of path finding in 3D space
- Familiarity with API's like Jolt, Recast
- Experience in database administration
- Familiarity with programming language Golang
Why Choose Egosoft?
We are a financially stable company with over 30 years of experience in the games industry, proudly privately owned and committed to staying that way. Join us and become part of a company recognized for its rich history in space simulation games, where you'll have the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of game technology.
At our core, we believe in a supportive and collaborative team environment that values knowledge-sharing, growth, and helping each other solve problems efficiently. We understand the importance of work-life balance, offering flexible working hours to accommodate your needs. Although this position is primarily office-based, our work culture is designed to support remote work when necessary.
We are dedicated to continuous learning and skill development, giving you the opportunity to work with the latest technology, explore new tools, and take on responsibilities that foster professional growth. You'll be working alongside a passionate team of gamers and developers, all committed to creating immersive game experiences and simulating a dynamic, persistent world and economy.
Perks & Benefits:
- We offer a fair and competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- We provide relocation assistance to make your transition as smooth as possible.
- We provide access to professional development opportunities such as training courses, conferences, and educational materials.
- Free access to our games and merchandise.
- Health insurance, gym membership and a company culture that promotes well-being.
Interested? Contact us! Jobs @ . com
Please be informed that we reserve the right to contact only selected applicants.
The hired individual will need to work in-house, in our studio based in Würselen, Germany.
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