Amplitude is a team of experienced, quality driven video game lovers and creators of the finest strategy games with the help of our players! Founded in 2011 and acquired by SEGA in 2016, we are a team of over 140 developers based in Paris with an international team hailing from all over the world.
We recently released HUMANKIND™, a historical strategy epic where players combine cultures and lead their people from the Bronze to the Modern age.
We’re also well known for our critically acclaimed ENDLESS™ series, played by millions worldwide, including ENDLESS™ Space, ENDLESS™ Legend, Dungeon of the ENDLESS™, and ENDLESS™ Space 2. Our next title will be ENDLESS™ Dungeon, a squad-based rogue-lite tactical action game.
Our close relationship with the community is a core feature of the studio’s philosophy. We’re proud of the way we create games together with our players via Games2Gether, our custom-built community platform that enables our community to play a key role in the creation of our games at every stage of development.
Description
We are looking for a Senior Tools Programmer (permanent contract) to help structure and implement new tools and enhance existing ones, depending on the needs ofthe project. (HUMANKIND™)
Under the supervision of the Lead Programmer, your main responsibilities will include:
- Working with both programmers and game designers to assess the needs for tools
- Translating these into ergonomic, intelligible tool designs, which are consistent the game’s vision and using a set of internal tools developed using a shared Amplitude’s Framework
- Creating easy-to-use tools which allow for seamless and quick iteration on the game
- Gathering feedback from the team and continuously maintain, improve and debugg tools
Required experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field
- 6+ years of experience in a similar or relevant position, with a specialization in strategy-based games
Required skills and profile
- Fully fluent English and French
- Passionate about strategy games / video games
- C# ability
- Knowledge of Unity
- Sharp understanding of Game Designers’ needs and ability to translate them in effective, user-friendly tools
- Attention to details and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team and interact with a large variety of profiles (developers, players’ community, artists…)
- Flexibility and adaptability
Additional information
- Health insurance (Mutuelle) - 60% paid by Amplitude
- Transport subscription (50 % paid by Amplitude) & “sustainable mobility” allowance
- Access to SEGA games portfolio
- Friendly atmosphere, team cohesion and stimulating work environment :)
- Recruitment process: 3 interviews and a technical test
And also...
- Weekly online sports and yoga classes to keep fit.
- Various events during the year: cooking & tasting sessions, virtual escape games, etc.
- Monthly meetings with the entire studio to communicate company news.
- Daily listening from the HR department, who regularly takes news
- A step by step onboarding (virtual or at the office) helping new team members with their first days
