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We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our PAYDAY/PUBG collaboration project. 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">Experience with Unreal </li>
<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> 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 Lighting Artist to join our team supporting the PAYDAY franchise. 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. 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 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.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">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>
<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.

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 Senior Tools Programmer to join our Central Tech team supporting multiple in-development projects. As a Tools Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and improving in-engine tools and automated CI/CD pipelines 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.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 Central Tech team’s perspective into cross-departmental discussions and look at how tech can aid our ideas and products.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">Implement and refine automated CI/CD pipelines for smooth development workflows;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Contribute to the building of and support our internal services infrastructure;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Actively work to improve the tools related user experience for people within the studio; </li>
<li dir="ltr">Mentor and support less experienced colleagues within the Tools and Central Tech teams.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Previous experience as a Tools Programmer or similar on multiple AA+ PC/console games;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with CI/CD pipelines;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong programming skills with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions;</li>
</ul><ul>
<li dir="ltr">A proactive approach and the ability to identify, develop and implement workflow improvements;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Previous experience in a Senior position mentoring less experienced colleagues.</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.

Senior 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 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 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

We are looking to hire a Senior Technical Artist to join our team to support our in-development projects. You will create in-engine tools, interactive game objects, materials and shaders using Blueprints and other systems in Unreal Engine 4 and 5.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 Technical Art team’s perspective into cross-departmental discussions and look at how tech can aid our ideas and products.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 and maintain interactive game objects using Blueprints;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Create in-engine tools to streamline production and improve workflows;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Work with materials and shaders using Unreal’s Material Editor;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Maintain documentation for technical assets and tools;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Profiling of our games to ensure desired performance;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Mentor and support less experienced colleagues within the Technical Art and Central Tech teams.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working as a Technical Artist or similar role on multiple AA+ console/PC game titles;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Extensive experience working with Blueprints in Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Proficiency in material scripting and shader development within Unreal;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Proven ability to create high-quality assets, in-game materials, and interactive elements;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with game profiling.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Previous experience in a Senior position mentoring less experienced colleagues.</li>
</ul> Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Understanding of real-time graphics and expertise in creating realistic shaders;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Familiarity with UMG widgets and UI development;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Knowledge of the custom primitive data pipeline;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Leadership experience;</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 Technical Artist</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call or onsite interview with a Senior Technical Artist and another member of the project from an adjacent 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.

Senior Technical Artist

We are looking to hire a Mid-Experienced level Automation Engineer to join our Central Tech team supporting multiple in-development projects. As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible for collaborating with game teams and QA to implement, maintain and improve automated tests for stability, performance, and other metrics.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, iterate, and improve automated test systems for in-development projects.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Implement and manage AI-driven tests to validate game stability and performance.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Solve challenging problems independently and collaboratively with project, QA, and tech teams.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless test automation integration.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Share knowledge and actively suggest workflow improvements to enhance efficiency.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Operate within agile workflows (Scrum) and contribute to the team's ongoing evolution.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience in test automation within game development or a similar industry.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong programming skills and familiarity with automated testing frameworks.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with game engines and debugging tools.</li>
<li dir="ltr">A collaborative mindset with experience in agile development (Scrum).</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to communicate and work effectively with multiple disciplines.</li>
</ul> Nice to have: <ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with Unreal Engine.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with distributed test automation tools. </li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with Horde or other distributed test automation tools.</li>
</ul><ul>
<li dir="ltr">Previous experience working with AI testing.</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 Technical Producer and Verification Engineer</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute video call or onsite interview with our Head of Technology and a member of our 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.

Automation Engineer

We are looking to hire a Senior Producer to join our team. In this role, you will own and drive the delivery of the product vision while acting as a leadership figure, inspiring and supporting a diverse team from production through to post-launch.Starbreeze is a multi-franchise studio and we work with several game IPs, including our long-standing Payday franchise. Your first assignment will be Project Baxter, a cooperative action game inspired by tabletop RPGs and set in the world of Dungeons &amp; Dragons®.Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as set office days. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Overall ownership of the product vision; maintaining and updating this throughout the development cycle to reflect changes in scope, technical constraints, emergent work, stakeholder requirements, etc.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ensure product vision remains clear to all stakeholders; including development, marketing, publishing, central/support teams, executive staff, external partners, and consumers.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Provide guidance and direction to ensure a high quality delivery of the product vision to all relevant teams and individuals.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate with the team to help scope the game to keep it on time, on budget and high quality.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate with craft leaders to build and inspire a high functioning team.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Define quality best practices and standards for the team and ensure adherence to them, setting delivery goals that prioritize the quality of the work and overall product.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Work with Quality Assurance to quantify and qualify the quality of the product at each milestone.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Represent your product and franchise by actively participating in multi-year tactical and strategic product business planning.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Partner with Analytics and Product Owners to ensure key KPIs are defined and monitored, and drive product and development directions using these.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Build, foster and grow partnerships with externals; including first parties, licensors, and associates parties.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Build, foster and grow partnerships with internal service and central teams; including Publishing, Marketing, QA, and Studio management and leadership groups.</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Extensive experience as a Producer working in a game development studio responsible for development staff and game features on the development of multiple AA+ PC/console games</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience leading high-functioning, quality-driven teams.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, and scheduling skills.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask across disciplines, assess risk, define priorities, and resolve problems while meeting deadlines.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Deep knowledge of game development; including team dynamics, common development hurdles, game engines, development milestones, etc.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong working knowledge of at least one bug-tracking software solution and MS Office.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Player first mentality.</li>
</ul> Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working on online multiplayer live service games.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Hands-on development experience in any development area; art, design, programming, QA, etc.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with a licensed IP and communicating with that IP holder throughout a development process.</li>
</ul><div> </div>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.

Senior Producer (Project Baxter)

We are looking to hire a Character Artist to join our PAYDAY/PUBG collaboration project. As a Character Artist, you will be responsible for the creation and development of, as well as process and planning for all character assets. You will be involved in driving and developing the structure and setup of the content pipeline. This requires both technical and creative problem-solving as well as strong visual execution.As a Mid-level team member in our Studio team, you will be expected to primarily focus on supporting the needs of both the project and your colleagues. You should have prior experience developing live and/or full AA+ games and be comfortable following prescribed guidelines or procedures to resolve problems.Please note, this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday-Thursday in the office.  Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Modeling, texturing, and implementation of in-game character models, including faces, costumes and hair.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Working with shaders and content setup;</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">Specialization in the functional and technical aspects of realistic game assets;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Participate in design choices and communicate with peers, managers, and vendors;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Work closely with the team and mentor Junior colleagues, to ensure that quality is consistent and cohesive;</li>
</ul> Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Multiple years of experience working as a Character artist within games;</li>
<li dir="ltr">A great sense of anatomy, scale and proportions, materials, color, and light;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with asset creation, in-game model, UV layout, and LODs;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience creating realistic characters;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with project management software, e.g. Jira, Confluence and Shotgrid;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with Maya, Z-brush and Photoshop;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with Substance Painter and Unreal engine.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Fluent in English with good communication skills, both verbally and in writing;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to work in a team, communicate well and be proactive.</li>
</ul> Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience of working with photogrammetry;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with other art styles also.</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 Senior Character Artist &amp; Art Producer</li>
<li dir="ltr">60-minute onsite interview with our Studio Art Director &amp; Project 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.

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