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.
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.
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.
