🚨 We're hiring a Senior Gameplay Programmer! 🎮
Join the team at Virtual Amusement Worlds and help shape our main title: Zegelon: Hardcore Arena.
Virtual Amusement Worlds AB was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in late 2019 with a vision to create immersive and high-quality gaming experiences for players around the world.
We’re a team of innovators, developers, and creatives, united by our shared passion for games and a common mission: to bring Zegelon to life with our first title, Zegelon: Hardcore Arena.
🌍 With a team of over a dozen people from across the globe, we push the boundaries of play and storytelling.
At VAW, we believe in engaging, competitive gameplay built on deep lore that resonates with hardcore players worldwide.
Our first title, Zegelon: Hardcore Arena, reflects our commitment to creating experiences that challenge reflexes, fine-motor control, strategic thinking, and the player’s patience and mindset.
We are currently focused on building the Zegelon universe, starting with our first release:
A first-person multiplayer shoot-and-slash title that blends battle royale and survival mechanics, set in a dark post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Players create custom characters in the spirit of old-school RPGs and fight in brutal gladiatorial arenas for gold and glory — with no second chances.
As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, you’ll be responsible for implementing new gameplay features, debugging and optimizing existing systems, and collaborating across departments to bring features from concept to play.
You’ll work closely with our Lead Programmer and contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the programming team through support, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Implement gameplay mechanics and core systems
- Collaborate with Design, Art, and QA to create polished experiences
- Write clear, maintainable, and efficient C++ code
- Optimize performance and memory usage
- Support development across multiple platforms
- Assist with task scoping, planning, and delivery
- Contribute to technical design documentation
- Help review and improve code quality
- Work within a close-knit team, sharing knowledge and solving complex problems
- 3+ years of professional game development experience
- Proficiency in C++
- 2+ years of experience with Unreal Engine
- Strong understanding of Blueprints and Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
- Familiarity with multiplayer FPS games
- Experience profiling and optimizing game systems
- Ability to navigate and contribute to large codebases
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Experience working on live or console games
- Familiarity with Unreal’s replication and networking systems
- Background in multiple game dev areas (AI, UI, Rendering, Audio, etc.)
- Experience with CI pipelines and telemetry systems
- Previous experience at a small or mid-sized game studio
- A problem solver with strong communication skills
- A team player who thrives in collaborative environments
- Proactive, self-motivated, and always willing to learn
- Passionate about building immersive and challenging gameplay
- Open to feedback and eager to refine and improve your work
🎮 Be a player. Join us on our journey as we shape the future of gaming — one world at a time.
📩 Apply now or reach out to learn more!