Senior / Principal C++ Gameplay Programmers in NEW ZEALAND

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

We are seeking experienced C++ Gameplay Programmers to help develop the dark and gritty game Path of Exile with one of Tencent's studios Grinding Gear Games.

The position includes the following duties:

• Provide software development services
• Design gameplay elements of Path of Exile using modern C++
• Plan, maintain, analyse and review implementations of programming code
• Maintain consistent communication with directors and colleagues
• Mentor other team members
• Work to strict deadlines and schedules

We are seeking someone with:

• Strong knowledge of modern C++
• At least 5 to 8 years of commercial game programming experience in a professional studio for Senior roles / 8+ years for Principal roles
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Software Engineering or Game Development

Must be able to pass our technical C++ programming test (approximately one hour long)

• Pluses:Experience with Path of Exile

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

*Work visa will be sponsored for selected candidates

*Relocation assistance (for the right candidate if needed)

*Full-time position - 40 hours a week