
Hacksaw Studios AB · Stockholm
About us Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and preci...
About us
Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world.
To continue scaling our development efforts, we are looking for an experienced Gameplay Programmer with a focus on frontend development to join our growing team.
The Role
As an Experienced Gameplay Programmer at Hacksaw Studios, you will play a central role in shaping how our games feel, behave, and perform. You will work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to build engaging gameplay experiences and ensure our games deliver the level of quality and responsiveness players expect.
This role is focused on gameplay and frontend development, where performance, responsiveness, and visual polish are critical. You will be part of a tight-knit development team where collaboration and ownership are highly valued.
Design and implement gameplay systems and features for new and existing games.
Translate game design concepts into responsive, high-quality gameplay experiences.
Work closely with designers and product owners to iterate on gameplay and player experience.
Maintain and extend our internal game development framework.
Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code.
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions within the development team.
Collaborate with other engineers across teams.
2+ years of professional software development experience, with several years in the game industry.
Strong experience with gameplay programming or interactive systems.
Experience with one or more programming languages commonly used in game development such as C#, C++, Haxe, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
A strong focus on performance, responsiveness, and player experience.
Ability to take ownership of systems and features from concept to release.
Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams with designers and artists.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Shader programming experience.
3d programming experience, such as OpenGL.
Experience in debugging.
Social gaming experience.
Professional experience within the gaming industry.
Personal or professional experience with AI assisted development.
What We Offer
Close collaboration with developers.
A modern office in central Stockholm.
Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry.
Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities.
Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance.
Practical Details
This is an on-site position in Stockholm.
Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship.
Ready to Join the Game Makers?
Apply now! We review applications on a rolling basis.
About us Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world. We are currently seeking to expand our development team with 2-3 additional developers and are looking for both junior and senior candidates. You will be part of our game development team and work in a tight-knit team involving both front-end developers and designers. Your task will be to bring our game ideas to life in cooperation with the designers and product owners. The Role As a Game Developer at Hacksaw Studios, you will play a key role in bringing our game concepts to life on screen. Gameplay design is a key part of your role, as you help shape how each game feels and plays. Your task will be to bring our game ideas to life in cooperation with designers and product owners. We offer a nice office in central Stockholm, an opportunity to work with other experienced game developers, as well as a co-ownership program for suitable candidates. Your key responsibilities include: Work with the development and design team to create new games and update old games, as required. Maintain and implement new features into our game development framework. Participate in code reviews and merge requests. Collaborate with colleagues who have similar roles, both in-house and with our partners. What We’re Looking For: Experience with a programming language suited for game development, such as C#, Haxe, C++, Javascript, TypeScript, or similar. Experience with game development, or a solid development background, and a strong desire to learn. An eye for detail and an interest in performance and player experience. A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to take initiative in your work. Nice-to-have: Experience with some form of game development library, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Pixi, or similar. Shader programming experience. 3d programming experience, such as OpenGL. A working knowledge of how a browser communicates with a back-end server. Experience in debugging. Social gaming experience. A personal interest in games and an understanding of the industry, or a desire to learn. Practical Details This is an on-site position in Stockholm. Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship. Ready to Join the Game Makers? Apply now! We review applications on a rolling basis.
About us Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world. We are currently seeking to expand our development team with additional developers and are looking for both junior and senior candidates. You will be part of our game development team and work in a tight-knit team involving both back-end developers and designers. The Role As a Game Developer at Hacksaw Studios, you’ll play a key role in transforming game concepts into high-performing experiences. Your task will be to bring our game ideas to life in co-operation with the designers and product owners. Your key responsibilities include: Working with the development and design team to implement the backend gameplay mechanics behind our various games Working with the front-end development team to ensure the backend communications protocols make their work as simple as possible Working with the game design team to implement their game ideas Implementing the mathematical model underlying the games Performing statistical modeling and testing to ensure the games behave as intended (We'll teach you this part) Learning about the online gaming industry and staying up to date on current trends and what is popular with players Participating in code reviews and merge requests Co-operating with colleagues with similar roles, both in-house and with our partners What We’re Looking For: You value clean code, smart solutions, and the impact your work has behind the scenes. You bring: A solid backend development background. Experience with a programming language suited for game development, such as C#, Java or C++ (We use C#). A high interest in or education in mathematics or statistics. Nice-to-have: Experience with unit testing. University degree in a related field. A personal interest in gaming. What We Offer A modern office in central Stockholm. Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry. The opportunity to create games with a global audience. Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities. Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance and regular in-office massage. Practical Details This is an on-site position in Stockholm. Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship. Ready to Join the Game Makers? Apply now! We review applications on a rolling basis.
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