Gameplay AI / ML Engineer

Hacksaw Studios AB

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. Your key responsibilities include: 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. What We’re Looking For: 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. Nice-to-have: 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.

Goals AB

We are building the next generation of football gaming   We believe football gaming should be as exciting and inclusive as the sport itself. Our vision is to build the world’s most player-centric football game, which empowers a global community to compete, create, and connect. No outdated licenses. No legacy limitations. Just pure football, driven by innovation, culture, and the people who love the game. GOALS is for the kids and the champions. The creators, the grinders, the entertainers. For every moment of skill, every style of play, and every version of you. This is more than just a game; it’s a new standard.  Read more about GOALS here. Welcome to the animation team We are building a highly responsive, gameplay-driven environment where animation is the heartbeat of the experience. Through the leveraging of cutting-edge multiplayer focused gameplay and animation tech, we intend to push the boundaries of elevated realism and competitive fluidity. We are seeking a Principal Gameplay Animator to be a technical and creative pillar of our team. In this role, you won't just create animations; you will work on the systems and workflows that bring our players to life. At GOALS, you will... Work closely with the Animation Director and Animation Tech Designer to set and maintain the highest standards of quality and consistency within the confines of gamepay needs and limitations. Help drive the evolution of our gameplay animation through Motion Matching and similar cutting-edge animation techniques, such as Markerless Motion Capture or Machine Learning, to deliver a highly responsive and grounded multiplayer experience. Collaborate with designers and programmers to integrate complex animation features that meet the demands of competitive, high-performance gameplay. Help design and optimize studio-wide workflows, tools, and motion capture strategies to empower the animation team and maximize production efficiency. Mentor and guide the animation team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and proactive problem-solving through hands-on leadership and regular playtesting. Ideally, you have... 10+ years of games industry experience with a proven track record of shipping multiple AAA titles in senior or lead gameplay animation roles. Expert-level technical proficiency in Unreal Engine (Animation Blueprints, state machines) and mastery of industry-standard tools like MotionBuilder and Maya. Deep expertise in animation principles and elevated realism, specifically applied to complex multiplayer systems or character-driven sports gameplay. Exceptional communication and self-motivational skills, with the ability to influence decisions across multiple disciplines. A proactive, problem-solving mindset focused on working with cutting-edge animation systems and technology, with a deep appreciation for the nuances of sports games as a major plus. About the Employment The position is permanent and you can work from our Stockholm office, hybrid or fully remote from anywhere in Europe. It is important that you are able to communicate unhindered in verbal/written English. For this position, we do not offer relocation assistance. In addition to opportunities for creative impact and professional growth, working at GOALS has many other benefits, like an occupational pension, 25-30 days PTO(depending on country), flexible work hours, and more. Learn more here.   Application For this role, we would like you to include: LinkedIn profile, CV, or any other document that showcases your experience A portfolio or reel highlighting your gameplay animation work. Read more about our recruitment process

Hacksaw Studios AB

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.