Senior Game Developer

Are you an avid gamer interested in creating awesome games? Stardock is currently seeking a talented Senior Game Developer. The ideal candidate is well versed in C++, has shipped titles in the past and loves strategy games. This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, Michigan office and relocation assistance will be provided. Primary Responsibilities Include: Implement low level systems such as windowing, controllers, rendering, audio, and networking. Architect, build and maintain core systems in modern C++ on multicore CPUs. Write technical documents describing core systems. Mentor and collaborate with other developers in a team environment. Work closely with Design, Production, and Art to develop requirements and implementation plans. Manage timelines and milestones to meet stakeholder expectations. Work closely with Production and QA to address bugs. Education and/or Experience Desired: 7+ years of experience in game or simulation development. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant field. Strong C++ background. Passion for games and game design. Self-motivated and loves solving problems. Experience with modern graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal). Expertise in several of the following: Optimization, networking, UI/UX, AI, generative AI, physics, data management, graphics, gameplay, audio, HLSL/GLSL shaders, pipelines, terrain. Able to learn new technology quickly and execute on a schedule in a fast-paced cross-discipline team environment. Experienced with version control software (e.g. Perforce, SVN, etc.). The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on your qualifications, experience, and expertise. Stardock is committed to offering a competitive compensation package tailored to the right candidate.