Senior Programmer (Full Time or Contract)

outerdawn New Zealand
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Job Description

Outerdawn is seeking an experienced Senior Programmer to join our growing team of developers on some very exciting up and coming games! Please note this role is either Full Time in-studio or Contract.


We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Programmer to join our team of engineers to work on some of our current titles.


Located in the North Shore of Auckland, Outerdawn is committed to becoming a premier games studio in the southern hemisphere. We have a growing team of industry veterans and talented newcomers working in a fun, dynamic and diverse studio.


Are you an experienced programmer with demonstrable Unity skills? Want to help drive the success of an independent ambitious studio? Have a proven track record in shipping high quality mobile titles?


If this sounds like you then we have an opening for a Lead Programmer here at Outerdawn.


To be considered you must have the following experiences and qualities:


  • At least 5 years' industry experience within the mobile sector with 2+ shipped titles.
  • A passion for producing robust, flexible and extendable gameplay systems in tandem with designers and artists.
  • Extensive and demonstrable Unity experience.
  • Practical experience across multiple systems e.g. Networking, Graphics, Sound, UI, Animation, Economy etc…
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and a drive to get the best from everyone on a team.
  • Understanding of and an ability to communicate the balance between technical & design choices and a willingness help resolve any conflicts to provide the best player experience.
  • Have a positive and enthusiastic work attitude and a team player who can integrate well into a fun work culture.


Still think this sounds like you? If that's the case we can offer you:


  • A great company culture that enjoys playing games together on Friday afternoons or awesome banter at Beer O'clock (we always have a fridge stocked full of drinks!).
  • Regular Social Activities & Events
  • A competitive salary
  • Gym Membership Allowance
  • Coffee Machine + weekly fruit
  • Wellness days off
  • Job development
  • Wellbeing Two Health Insurance Package
  • Relocation Package & Relocation Support once in New Zealand (if required)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand


Job Applicant for Full Time role must have the rights to work in New Zealand (valid Work Visa, Residency or Permanent Residency or NZ / Australian Citizen).

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