Kuuasema, a game studio based in Helsinki, is seeking a Senior Game Programmer to join our dynamic team. With a strong team of over 50 talented individuals we have established ourselves as a prominent player in the game development industry. Our business is divided between development partner projects from renowned companies like Supercell, Rovio and Remedy, as well as the development of our own exciting IP, such as Cthulhu Keeper.
We are looking for a Senior Game Programmer to work on a long-running live game built on a proprietary engine. The role requires strong C++ expertise, the ability to work safely within a large, legacy codebase, and close collaboration with designers, QA, production, and external clients to support ongoing live operations.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain gameplay in C++
- Work effectively within a large and complex codebase
- Work closely with designers, artists, and producers to deliver features
- Coordinate with external clients on technical topics, issues, and constraints
- Clearly communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and timelines
- Participate in planning, estimations, and technical discussions
- Collaborate with QA to diagnose and fix hard-to-reproduce bugs
Qualifications:
- Strong professional skills with C++
- 5+ years of experience in a gaming company
- Experience working with large, legacy, or long-running codebases
- Strong problem-solving and ownership mindset
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a larger team
- Passion for games
What we offer
- The opportunity to work with talented people in engaging and ambitious projects
- A company culture where people and their wellbeing always come first — we believe that happy, healthy developers create the best games
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration, creativity, and personal growth
- A strong emphasis on maintaining mutual respect, trust, and balance are at the core of everything we do
- Competitive salary with room for growth based on your contributions and development within the company
- The option to work at 80% reduced work time to better support your personal life and overall wellbeing
- Several benefits including lunch, healthcare, free gym, annual leave and commuting benefits
- Workplace with 20+ years in the business and a strong group of 50+ talented individuals
This position is a hybrid with 3 days minimum at the office. We welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in Finland (e.g., a valid residence or work permit, or EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship). At this time, we are unfortunately not able to provide visa sponsorship.
Send us an application to jobs@kuuasema.com with your CV and possible work samples.