grendel games vacatures

Employment:

Full time

Location:

Leeuwarden (or hybrid)

Are you a skilled Unity Developer with a passion for crafting unique experiences? Join our team at Grendel Games, where creativity meets technical expertise. We’re seeking a versatile game programmer proficient in Unity and C# development. This role offers a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity within a small development team, where you’ll have the autonomy to innovate while collaborating on exciting projects.

About us

At Grendel, we’re committed to creating Serious Games that entertain, educate, and inspire. With nearly two decades of industry expertise, we’ve garnered international acclaim and forged partnerships across sustainability, education, and healthcare sectors. Join our talented team of visionaries dedicated to making a positive impact through gaming.

Game Developer

We’re looking for a game developer with Unity and C# experience to join one of our cross-disciplinary teams. Whether you’re just starting your career or already have a few projects under your belt, we offer a creative, fulfilling, and demanding position where you’ll grow your skills while contributing to meaningful games.

You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team that includes designers, artists, and engineers. Each team works iteratively across multiple projects in focused sprints. Depending on your experience level, you’ll take on more responsibility over time, with mentorship and support where needed.

What you’ll do:

• Work with your team and stakeholders to help shape the technical design of our games.
• Develop gameplay features, systems, and tools in Unity using C#, aiming for clean, reusable code.
• Ensure games run smoothly and are technically robust.
• Collaborate across disciplines—your input is valued not just in code, but in design and creative direction too.
• Help define and document technical requirements, including communicating clearly with clients and partners.

What you have in store

• Proficient in C++/C# and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Skilled at creating designing and implementing readable, maintainable and extendable software systems.
• Able to implement and debug common algorithms (searching, sorting, decision making) and data structures (graphs, trees, hash tables).
• Having a strong grasp of vector mathematics and algebra.
• Ample experience in working with the Unity game engine.
• Experience with developing for PC/Mac, web and mobile platforms and understanding their different requirements.
• Ability to clearly comment and document code and conform to specific coding standards.
• Experience with using Git or similar source control systems.
• Experience with debugging and optimizing software.
• Strong communication skills to both peers and clients.
• Being eager to learn.
• Being able to work independently.
• Having a strong vision and drive.
• Having a strong user-oriented mindset.
• Being able to work closely with a small creative team.

What we offer

• Be able to make entertainment games with a purpose to make our world a better place.
• Responsibility and freedom in organizing and executing your work.
• Room for experimentation and growth.
• Scheduled time and budget for personal development and training.
• Work with a creative and driven team of professionals.
• Work in an old Dutch prison in a relaxed game studio.
• Combine remote work with your own, dedicated space at the office.

If you have the skills, passion, and vision to contribute to our mission, we invite you to join us in making a positive impact through the world of gaming. Apply now via jobs@grendelgames.com and be a part of our exciting journey!

Please note: In addition to your CV, we would also like to receive a motivation letter and (a link to) your portfolio, showcasing your grasp of the skills mentioned above.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from recruitment agencies for this position.