Gameplay Programmer [Black Budget]

Gameplay Programmer [Project Black Budget]

We are KRAFTON – a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world.

Since the release of our flagship title – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS – in 2017, it has become one of the highest selling video games of all time with over 70 million copies sold.

We are headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with regional KRAFTON offices located across the globe.

Our Amsterdam Office is KRAFTON’s EMEA Headquarters which covers the Europe, Middle East & Africa, and the CIS regions, with teams dedicated to Publishing, Esports, Content, Communications and General Operations. These teams support all local offices and development studios in our region.

Onsite, our Amsterdam Office also houses PUBG Studios which is busy with the development of an exciting new IP, currently known as Project “Black Budget”.

As a gameplay-focused programmer with solid technical qualifications, this role demands the ability to both draw upon a wide set of experiences and learn new skills, facing challenges independently and in collaboration with the wider team. We are working on an online shooter!

Basic roles and responsibilities:

• Prototype and code scenario flow by means of C++ and Blueprints
• Develop simple and complex gameplay systems, such player’s action, character’s behaviour, game elements and game progression
• Produce tools or debug features to help designers or programmers polish gameplay features
• Work closely with game designers to clarify design requirements as well as with artists and other programmers
• Help other programmers to solve technical issues on their tasks and collaborate with the team effectively towards the same goal

We are ideally looking for:

• Previous relevant experience within the gaming industry, ideally within a AAA environment
• Extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine (Gameplay Framework and Blueprint scripting)
• Solid, reliable, and efficient code writing skills
• English speaking

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• An allowance to cover the Dutch mandatory health insurance
• 25 paid + 4 extra paid working days off a year
• Relocation package
• Pension scheme
• A commuter allowance
• Lunch allowance and a range of snacks & drinks
• Health and Wellness allowance
• Full assistance with visas and the 30% ruling applications when the candidate is eligible

More about our Amsterdam office…

Our office is situated in the Amsterdam Zuid area, a buzzing business hub in the southern part of the city.

Close to our office you can find a broad choice of cuisine – such as the iconic Market 33 Food Hall, offering vibrant social settings.

Also, nearby is one of the main public transportation hubs – Amsterdam Zuid train, metro, tram & bus station, bringing the city’s highlights close, be it one of the many museums, canals, parks, or culinary experiences you are interested in.

Likewise, our Amsterdam team reflects the city’s diverse atmosphere – being mainly expats, we currently represent more than 40 different nationalities, and we are still expanding our team!

We welcome all applications!

We are proud to have such a multicultural environment and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and harmonious atmosphere for everyone to thrive in. We invite applications from all genders, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, and ages.

If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then apply right away!