Gameplay Programmer

Established in 1999, Arkane Lyon is one of the most renowned game development studios and has earned a matchless reputation for creating games with unique style and immersive action. The studio’s titles, which include the Dishonored franchise and more recently DEATHLOOP, have received numerous prestigious accolades around the globe, including hundreds of "Game of the Year" awards.

Joining Arkane Lyon is an opportunity to collaborate and evolve within a passionate team, on cutting-edge technologies and innovative games enjoyed by millions of players. You will work in a stimulating and welcoming environment in our offices located in the Lyon (France) Confluence district, a place of greenery, sports, gastronomy and music.

Arkane Lyon is owned by ZeniMax Media and Microsoft.

To expand its programming team and strengthen its internal technology, Arkane studios is seeking talented Gameplay Programmers. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing the systems and behaviors required by the various gameplay mechanics.

• Collaborate on the implementation of new gameplay features: player and characters’ behaviors, combat and powers mechanics, user interface, etc..
• Work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to iterate on gameplay features and ensure a great player experience.
• Develop and own full aspect of the game experience.
• Collaborate with other members of the programmers’ team to build sustainable and maintainable technologies and optimized code on all platforms

• Strong knowledge of C/C++
• Solid architecture and design ability
• Ability to fearlessly jump into large, existing code bases
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development

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