Senior Game Developer

About this role

Are you an avid gamer interested in creating awesome games? Stardock is currently seeking a talented Senior Game Developer. The ideal candidate is well versed in C++, has shipped titles in the past and loves strategy games. This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, Michigan office and relocation assistance will be provided.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Implement low level systems such as windowing, controllers, rendering, audio, and networking.
• Architect, build and maintain core systems in modern C++ on multicore CPUs.
• Write technical documents describing core systems.
• Mentor and collaborate with other developers in a team environment.
• Work closely with Design, Production, and Art to develop requirements and implementation plans.
• Manage timelines and milestones to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Work closely with Production and QA to address bugs.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

• 7+ years of experience in game or simulation development.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant field.
• Strong C++ background.
• Passion for games and game design.
• Self-motivated and loves solving problems.
• Experience with modern graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal).
• Expertise in several of the following: Optimization, networking, UI/UX, AI, generative AI, physics, data management, graphics, gameplay, audio, HLSL/GLSL shaders, pipelines, terrain.
• Able to learn new technology quickly and execute on a schedule in a fast-paced cross-discipline team environment.
• Experienced with version control software (e.g. Perforce, SVN, etc.).

The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on your qualifications, experience, and expertise. Stardock is committed to offering a competitive compensation package tailored to the right candidate.