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We are looking to hire a Senior Lighting Artist to join our Project Baxter team. You will create and implement lighting for various locations and environments in the diverse world of Dungeons &amp; Dragons® that elicits the desired atmosphere of the art direction.As a Senior member of our studio, you will be expected to contribute at a more advanced level, whilst also guiding and mentoring less experienced colleagues. You will also collaborate with peers and other departments to achieve optimal outcomes and solutions, and bring art and lighting in particular’s perspective into cross-departmental discussions.Project Baxter is a cooperative urban crawl through a reactive Dungeons &amp; Dragons®-world, inspired by our love of tabletop RPGs and utilizing procedural tools to enhance emergent gameplay in an endlessly replayable setting. Project Baxter is currently in development in Unreal Engine 5 and is set to launch on all major platforms in 2026.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days. Responsibilities:





<ul>
<li>Creating and implementing in-game lighting for various settings that elicits the desired atmosphere of the art direction;</li>
<li>Follow references, concepts, and art direction while also having the initiative to take the work further independently;</li>
<li>Working closely with the Art and Tech teams to ensure that quality is consistent and cohesive;</li>
<li>Updating work and backlog using project management and planning tools (e.g. JIRA);</li>
<li>Staying on top of the latest available technology and tools within Unreal Engine 5 to ensure we are creating the best possible visuals;</li>
<li>Guide, coach and mentor less experienced colleagues.</li>
</ul> Requirements:





<ul>
<li>Extensive experience working as a Lighting Artist in the development of AA+ console/PC games;</li>
<li>Experience working in real-time PBR lighting workflows using a combination of baked and real-time lighting models;</li>
<li>Ability to find creative solutions to lighting problems at more complex levels;</li>
<li>Great understanding of performance and cost of lighting;</li>
<li>Strong artistic skill set, a good sense of light, colors, and materials;</li>
<li>Experience mentoring less experienced colleagues.</li>
</ul> Nice to have:

<ul>
<li>Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5;</li>
<li>An interest in, and a willingness to work on, a variety of different game genres and art styles.</li>
</ul> Interview process:



<ul>
<li>30-minute introductory video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team;</li>
<li>60-minute video interview with our Studio Art Director and Senior Environment Artist;</li>
<li>A short (4-hour max) test that focuses on your artistic eye and technical skills in lighting within Unreal Engine;</li>
<li>60-minute video interview with our Art Producer and the project’s Producer.</li>
</ul> About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?


<ul>
<li>Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li>Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly D&amp;D club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul> Sound good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Senior Lighting Artist (Project Baxter)

We’re looking for a curious and collaborative Data Analyst to join our team and help turn data into direction.As a Data Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of how we understand game performance and player behaviour. You’ll work closely with teams across the company — from game designers and producers to business leads — transforming data into insights that shape decisions.You’ll have space to grow your skills, contribute your voice, and help us build better games and experiences for players everywhere. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Create, maintain and present dashboards in Tableau</li>
<li dir="ltr">Deliver regular reports on game and business performance</li>
<li dir="ltr">Dive into data to identify trends, spot opportunities, and solve problems</li>
<li dir="ltr">Join product and business team discussions as the go-to person for insights and recommendations</li>
</ul><div>Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">You’ve got experience with Tableau and know how to tell stories with data</li>
<li dir="ltr">You have basic SQL&nbsp;and Python/&nbsp;R skills</li>
<li dir="ltr">You're comfortable presenting insights to different audiences — from analysts to creatives </li>
<li dir="ltr">You have a solid understanding of core statistical concepts</li>
<li dir="ltr">You’re curious, methodical, and collaborative — and you care about making work meaningful Nice to have</li>
<li dir="ltr">Appreciation/interest for game design Interview process:
<ol>
<li dir="ltr">30-minute introductory video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call with our Data and Insights Director&nbsp;and Head of Commercial</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute onsite interview (for those that are local) or video call with our Creative Marketing Director&nbsp;and the Senior UI/UX Designer</li>
</ol>About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly D&amp;D club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul>Sound good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.</li>
</ul></div>

Data Analyst

We are hiring an Experienced Animator to join our Project Baxter team. You will be responsible for developing high quality keyframe and motion capture gameplay animations with a focus on characters, both human and creature. You will play a crucial role in tying together gameplay, narrative and character performance.As an Experienced member of our team, you will be primarily focused on task execution under minimal guidance and be able to adapt to meet different and changing situations. You will be able to take initiative and have a drive to take on more extensive responsibilities and support cross-discipline, as well as, on occasion, lead the work of small/feature teams.Project Baxter is a cooperative urban crawl through a reactive Dungeons &amp; Dragons®-world, inspired by our love of tabletop RPGs and utilizing procedural tools to enhance emergent gameplay in an endlessly replayable setting. Project Baxter is currently in development in Unreal Engine 5 and is set to launch on all major platforms in 2026.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Create high quality keyframe and motion capture gameplay character animation for both humans and creatures, following the direction of our Animation Director and the project’s Lead Animator;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Implement and test your own work in Unreal Engine;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate with other crafts, including Design, Tech and Production, to proactively solve any potential animation related issues to deliver features on time;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Promote engaging new gameplay or presentation ideas through previs and/or prototyping, that spark discussions and help in the decision making process;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Estimate the time required to carry out your own tasks and manage time to meet deadlines;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Carry out all other related tasks.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working as an Animator on at least 1 full AA+ game;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience creating third person keyframe and motion capture gameplay animation for a AA+ title, with a focus on characters and creatures;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent understanding of animation principles;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with Maya;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience implementing and testing your own work in engine;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent problem-solving skills with an emphasis on proactivity.</li>
</ul> Desirables:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience across all stages of the game development cycle, from pre-production to post-launch;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with MotionBuilder;</li>
<li dir="ltr">MoCap technology and process experience;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Practical knowledge of state machines and motion trees and a passion for cutting-edge animation technology;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with&nbsp;Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.</li>
</ul> Interview process:
<ol>
<li dir="ltr">30-minute introductory video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call with our Studio Animation Director and Technical Animator</li>
<li dir="ltr">If necessary, short animation test with a provided rig</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute onsite interview (for those that are local) or video call with our Lead Animator and a Senior Game Designer</li>
</ol> About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly D&amp;D club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul> Sound good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Experienced Animator (Project Baxter)

We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our PAYDAY/PUBG collaboration project.&nbsp;As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, you will be a pivotal member of our gameplay programming team. At an advanced level, you'll take on challenging tasks across a wide range of game systems—from player movement and weapon systems to sound implementation, network and support systems, game state machines, controllers, and more. You will take full ownership of each feature task, ensuring high quality and optimal performance.In addition, you will work closely with peers and other departments to achieve the best outcomes, while also guiding and mentoring junior team members to help them realise their full potential. Your contributions will play a key role in shaping our projects and driving our studio's success.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days.Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Develop gameplay code across a wide range of systems—including player movement, weapon systems, sound implementation, AI, network and support systems, game state machines, controllers, and more.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate closely with Game and Level Designers to support implementation and provide insightful feedback.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Proactively identify and communicate production dependencies (e.g., art, sound, network) to project leadership.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Contribute to the continuous improvement of our codebase by providing constructive feedback on the work of the gameplay programming team.</li>
</ul>Requirements: 


<ul>



<li dir="ltr">Familiar with performance profiling and debugging</li>
<li dir="ltr">Familiarity with Perforce and/or other version control systems.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working on an online coop/multiplayer game.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience mentoring team members </li>
</ul>Nice To Have <ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with Unreal</li>
</ul>Interview process:
<ol>
<li dir="ltr">30m introductory Google Meet call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team</li>
<li dir="ltr">1h Google Meet call with our Lead Gameplay Programmer</li>
<li dir="ltr">1h Google Meet call with two members of the project </li>
<li dir="ltr">1h onsite meeting (for those that are local) or Google Meet call with our Head of Technology</li>
</ol> About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly DnD club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul>Sounds good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Senior Gameplay Programmer (PAYDAY/PUBG)

We are hiring a Senior Game Designer to join our PAYDAY team. We are looking for a generalist in this role to be responsible for all aspects of the game’s systems and features, and help us continue to evolve the PAYDAY 3 experience and shape the future of the PAYDAY franchise.As a Senior member of our studio, you will be expected to contribute at a more advanced level, whilst also guiding and mentoring less experienced colleagues. You will also collaborate with peers and other departments to achieve optimal outcomes and solutions, and bring the Design team’s perspective into cross-departmental discussions.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Continue to evolve the PAYDAY 3 experience and shape the future of the PAYDAY franchise through development of new, and iteration of previous, mechanics, systems and features;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Work in close collaboration with other teams to prototype and implement features;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Take designs through a full development cycle from concept to release;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Work with our Community, Analytics and Production teams to use metrics, player feedback, and a multitude of diverse analytics to improve and refine the design;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Guide, coach and mentor less experienced colleagues.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Extensive experience as a generalist Game Designer, including experience with multiple of the following:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Player</li>
<li dir="ltr">Weapon</li>
<li dir="ltr">Enemy/NPC AI</li>
<li dir="ltr">Meta</li>
<li dir="ltr">Economy</li>
<li dir="ltr">Progression</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience as a generalist Game Designer for at least one full game development cycle, from pre-production to post-release, preferably on an action game;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience leading small/feature teams in short-term projects;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with player data and analytics;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working on a live game;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working in Unreal Engine;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong design documentation skills;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Enjoys working with hands-on prototypes, documentation and brainstorming;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Effective and productive in communicating with colleagues in a constructive and collaborative way;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience guiding, coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues.</li>
</ul> Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working on an FPS title;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Familiarity with the PAYDAY franchise.</li>
</ul> Interview process:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">30m introductory Google Meet call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team</li>
<li dir="ltr">1h Google Meet call with our Studio Design Director and Senior Producer</li>
<li dir="ltr">1h onsite meeting (for those that are local) with our Senior Producer and Senior Level Designer</li>
</ul> About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly DnD club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul> Sounds good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Senior Game Designer (PAYDAY)

We are looking to hire an Experienced level&nbsp;Lighting Artist to join our team supporting the PAYDAY franchise,&nbsp;including both PAYDAY 3’s live service and our in development PUBG collaboration.&nbsp;You will create and implement lighting for various settings that elicits the desired atmosphere of the art direction, often taking inspiration from Hollywood thrillers and modern noir movies.&nbsp;As a Mid-Experienced member of our team, you will be primarily focused on task execution and be able to adapt to meet different and changing situations under minimal guidance. You will be able take initiative and have a drive to take on more extensive responsibilities and support cross-discipline.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Creating and implementing in-game lighting for various settings that elicits the desired atmosphere of the art direction;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Follow references, concepts, and art direction while also having the initiative to take the work further independently;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Working closely with the Art and Tech teams to ensure that quality is consistent and cohesive;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Updating work and backlog using project management and planning tools (e.g. JIRA).</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working as a Lighting Artist or similar role in the development of AA+ console/PC games;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working in real-time PBR lighting workflows using a combination of baked and real-time lighting models;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to find creative solutions to lighting problems at more complex levels;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Great understanding of performance and cost of lighting;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong artistic skill set, a good sense of light, colors, and materials.</li>
</ul> Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5;</li>
<li dir="ltr">An interest in, and a willingness to work on, a variety of different game genres.</li>
</ul> Interview process:
<ol>
<li dir="ltr">30-minute introductory video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video interview with our Art Producer and Senior Environment Artist;</li>
<li dir="ltr">A short (4-hour max) test that focuses on your artistic eye and technical skills in lighting within Unreal Engine;</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video interview with our Studio Art Director and the project’s Producer.</li>
</ol> About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly D&amp;D club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul> Sound good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Experienced Lighting Artist (PAYDAY)

We are looking to hire a Mid-Experienced level Rendering Programmer to join our Central Tech team supporting multiple in-development projects. As a Rendering Programmer, you will be responsible for maintaining, simplifying, optimizing and enhancing our rendering pipelines.The Central Tech team is responsible for delivering software and software infrastructure which is shared across Starbreeze projects from the cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons® adventure and beyond.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Maintain, simplify, optimize and enhance our rendering pipelines in Unreal Engine 4 and 5 for all platforms;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Implement new rendering functionality;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Work closely with technical artists and other team members;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Profiling and optimization;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Keep up to date with modern rendering techniques.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Previous experience working as a Rendering Programmer or similar role on a AA+ PC/console game;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Highly skilled in C++;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience and expertise of modern rendering APIs;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent math knowledge;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Low-level debugging and profiling skills;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.</li>
</ul> Interview process:
<ol>
<li dir="ltr">30-minute introductory video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team;</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call with our Head of Technology and a Senior member of the Central Tech team;</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call or onsite interview with our Technical Producer and a member of the Central Tech team</li>
</ol> About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly D&amp;D club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul> Sound good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Rendering Programmer

We are looking to hire a Mid-Experienced level Tools Programmer to join our Central Tech team supporting multiple in-development projects. As a Tools Programmer, you will be responsible for developing, improving and maintaining in-engine tools for your colleagues across production.The Central Tech team is responsible for delivering software and software infrastructure which is shared across Starbreeze projects from the cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons® adventure and beyond.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Develop, improve, and maintain in-engine tools to support production teams;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Support our internal services infrastructure;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Actively work to improve the tools related user experience for people within the studio.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Previous experience as a Tools Programmer or similar on a AA+ PC/console game;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong programming skills with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions;</li>
<li dir="ltr">A proactive approach and the ability to identify and suggest workflow improvements.</li>
</ul> Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.</li>
</ul> Interview process:
<ol>
<li dir="ltr">30-minute introductory video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call with two members of our Central Tech team</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call or onsite interview with our Technical Producer and a member of an adjacent team</li>
<li dir="ltr">15-minute introductory video call with our Head of Technology</li>
</ol> About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly D&amp;D club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul> Sound good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Tools Programmer

We are looking to hire a Mid-Experienced level Animation Programmer to join our team. You will be responsible for collaborating with our Animation, Design and Gameplay Programming teams to develop, iterate and implement animation systems and tools for the project.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Work closely with our Animation team, and aid them by adding new functionality and optimisation of the tools that they need;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Develop, iterate and implement core animation systems and related tools including ragdolls, inverse kinematics, procedural animations, locomotion systems, and more;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Develop and maintain the connections between the animation and other gameplay systems;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Implement dynamic character behaviours by managing interactions between animation and physics systems;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Profiling and optimizing&nbsp;our animation systems to ensure performance;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Review upcoming updates and improvements to Unreal's animation systems and assess their viability for use moving forwards.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working as an Animation Programmer or similar role in the development of AA+ console/PC games;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong understanding of the animation pipeline for AA+ game titles, for both motion capture and keyframe animation;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong understanding of modern animation techniques, such as motion fields and inverse kinematic;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with animation systems in Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.</li>
</ul> Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working on online multiplayer titles;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working on third person action titles.</li>
</ul> Interview process:
<ol>
<li dir="ltr">30-minute introductory video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call with our Lead Gameplay Programmer and&nbsp;Senior Animation Programmer</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call or onsite interview with our Lead Animator and AI Programmer</li>
<li dir="ltr">15-minute introductory video call with our Head of Technology</li>
</ol> About StarbreezeAt Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly D&amp;D club and other fun activities!</li>
</ul> Sound good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Animation Programmer

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