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Senior Gameplay Programmer - Talent Pipeline

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 4 months ago

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Forgotten Empires

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Overview

Job details

Freelance contract
Full-time hours.
Fully remote
Only from certain places, per the ad: “we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within Europe”

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Forgotten Empires doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer competitive employment packages to suit your individual circumstances.

Forgotten Empires is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Forgotten Empires
Location: Europe
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven senior level games programming experience in C++ and UE5.
Recent experience working in a video game industry
Experience working in a team environment.
B2 English level - conversational and written.
Player/Development experience with Strategy games is a plus
You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills.

The role

We're building our 2026 talent pipeline for exceptional Gameplay Programmers! By applying, you're not applying for a specific role today-instead, you're joining a curated network of creative professionals that we may reach out to as new projects emerge. While this isn't an active opening at the moment, it helps us get to know your style and experience early on. If your skills and experience align with upcoming opportunities, we'll contact you to explore a potential collaboration. Join us now to stay on our radar for exciting future work.

As a Gameplay Programmer, you will use your awesome skills in C++ to help us to bring our games to realization. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.

What you'll do

Working in a C++ codebase on a custom engine or in UE5.
Generalist skillset, we're not looking for a specialized set of skills.
Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features.
Regularly debug, profile and optimize code.

How you'll work

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within Europe

**At this time, this position is only available as a Business-to-Business (B2B) contract.**

Location: Working remotely in EU/UK (EU time zones required)

description

Are you up for the challenge?

About Forgotten Empires

Forgotten Empires is a game development studio best known for its work on the Age of Empires franchise, particularly the critically acclaimed Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The company specializes in remastering and expanding classic real-time strategy games, collaborating closely with publishers like Xbox Game Studios. With a global team of developers, designers, and artists, Forgotten Empires has established itself as a key player in the strategy game niche, delivering content that resonates with both nostalgic players and new audiences.

While headquartered in Cincinnati, USA, Forgotten Empires operates with a strong remote-first culture, actively hiring international talent, including roles based in Spain. The studio values flexibility and distributed collaboration, making it an attractive option for professionals seeking to work on beloved game franchises from anywhere in the world. For international hires, the company offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile game projects while enjoying the benefits of remote work and a tight-knit, passionate team.

Founded: 2013
Employees: 11–50
Headquarters: Cincinnati, USA
Website: forgottenempires.net

Good to know if you are moving

The company offers fully remote positions, allowing international hires to work from Spain without relocating to the US.
Forgotten Empires has a strong connection to the Age of Empires community, offering developers a chance to work on a beloved franchise with a dedicated fanbase.
The team is relatively small, providing opportunities for significant impact and close collaboration with senior developers.
The company has a history of hiring international talent, with team members located across different countries and time zones.

In their own words

About the company & team

Forgotten Empires is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 90+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of whom brings a unique skill set and perspective to the table. Since 2022 we are part of Keywords Studios.

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