Game Programmer

Are you ready to kickstart your career in the mobile game industry? Metacore, a mobile game company based in both Helsinki and Berlin, is building a portfolio of hit games – starting with their first chart-topping game, Merge Mansion. Applications are now open for their trainee program, offering an aspiring Game Programmer the chance to work on this hit game and the team of experts behind it.

Press Play by Metacore is for emerging talent who are eager to enter the mobile game industry. The program starts in September and offers you a 6 months, full-time, paid trainee position. You’ll work onsite from Metacore’s Helsinki office alongside brilliant and experienced colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge and also learn from your insights.

This is a great opportunity to kickstart your career in mobile games, and grow professionally. We welcome candidates who are eager to learn, and passionate about creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences.

What you’ll be doing

As a Game Programmer, you get to bring game concepts to life through coding, continuous iterations, and plenty of collaborative work. You will learn the role of a Game Programmer with the guidance of a mentor and get support from your team every step of the way!

In practice, this means (at least) the following:

• Learning and applying programming best practices and development tools used in game development

• Assisting in implementing game features, mechanics, and systems according to design specifications

• Collaborating with designers, artists, and other team members to integrate gameplay elements seamlessly

• Debugging and troubleshooting code to identify and fix issues

• Taking part in code reviews and providing constructive feedback

• Following industry trends and staying updated on the technologies in game development

What we require you to have

In this role you will get an all-round introduction to the Production function, and see the ins and outs of a mobile game business. Here are some of the key skills and experience you should already have when joining Metacore as a Game Programmer:

• Basic understanding of programming concepts and familiarity with C#

• Prior experience with Unity, for example, through school or hobby projects

• Genuine interest in mobile games and a desire to pursue a career in game development

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• A knack for working in a team environment and communicate effectively

• Eagerness to learn, and adapt to new technologies and methods

• Proficiency in English skills, as it’s our company language

• Ability to live and work in the Helsinki region, mainly onsite

What you can expect from Metacore

• Full-time, 6 months of hands-on experience in the gaming domain

• All round introduction to the different functions of a mobile games business

• Guidance from your mentor and support from your team throughout the training period

• Monthly salary plus benefits such as lunch, commuting allowances, sports, wellbeing and culture perks on top

How to apply

Send your application in English only via aTalent’s application system. Your application should include a CV, GitHub profile, and a motivation letter, detailing your motivation and relevant skills for the position. You are also welcome to include your work / project samples as part of your application documents. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

The application deadline is Sunday 28 April, 2024 at 23:59 EEST. If selected to the next stage, the first interview will be with Metacore’s recruiting partner aTalent latest during week 18, followed by interviews with the Metacore teams on weeks 19-21.

This is a full-time, fixed term position of 6 months and you will be employed directly by Metacore. The role is located in Helsinki, Finland,and you must be able to live and work in Finland, mainly onsite from Metacore’s Helsinki office. The start date in the role is 2 September, 2024.

To familiarize more with Metacore and Press Play, please visit https://metacoregames.com/ and https://metacoregames.com/pressplay. For more information about the recruitment process, the schedule, or the position please contact aTalent’s Senior Recruitment Manager Kiira Ojala (+358 50 553 7760, kiira.ojala(at)atalent.fi).

Metacore’s equal opportunity statement

To entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, we need diverse teams that understand our diverse audiences. The key to unleash our creativity is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of trust where Metacoreans from all walks of life can be themselves. We celebrate our differences and believe they are the strength that drives us forward.

We are committed to offering equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family status, education, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic. We build and maintain a workplace and industry free of harassment and discrimination.

We also aspire to have DE&I as a fundamental part of our game design process to enable us to create even better and more inclusive games, communities and entertainment.

If you require any support or have specific needs during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!

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