Senior Systems Programmer

About the role

We are Playdead, an independent game studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, known for LIMBO and INSIDE. Our next project is a third‑person science‑fiction adventure, and we are looking for a Senior Systems Programmer to help build the core technologies that enable high‑performance, bug‑free games.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise low‑level engine code and in‑game systems.
• Create and maintain developer‑facing tools for profiling, debugging and improving the content pipeline.
• Own runtime systems and tooling, defining goals and tasks independently while collaborating across disciplines.

Required profile

• 4+ years of professional programming experience, including at least 3 years with C/C++.
• Strong performance‑oriented development mindset with proven optimisation results.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and effective communication in shared projects.

Required skills

• C/C++ programming.
• C# programming.
• Engine development, including hobby or commercial engines.
• Console development experience.