People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR technology – Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group’s portfolio.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.

Project Bifrost is a yet unannounced AAA action-adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF’s European studios.

• To develop and maintain the tools and systems necessary for other developers to create missions, build complex gameplay mechanics, and balance the game.
• To enhance and maintain the Gameplay part of PCF Framework (built on Unreal Engine 4)
• Prototype a new gameplay features
• Code for complex gameplay mechanics
• Code for level layout, event scripting, balancing, pacing, and tuning
• Test, debug, profile and optimize implementations
• Create design documentation according to Team Standards
• Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration
• Occasionally can onboard new hires
• Actively attend to code review

• Typically 6+ years of experience in the production of games for consoles and PC
• Typically at least 1 shipped AAA projects from start to finish with credits as a programmer
• A keen sense of what makes gameplay systems fun
• Ability to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolve
• Ability to work with game developers from all disciplines
• Excellent skills in C/C++
• Strong math skills
• Strong familiarity with AI, physics, animation and gameplay code in general
• Experience with character scripting, animation blending and similar techniques
• Ability to diagnose problems and make quick and accurate decisions
• Experience with profiling and optimizations
• Experience working on consoles such as PS4 and Xbox One
• Unreal Engine 4 excellent knowledge
• Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code
• Being able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Atlassian software (JIRA, Confluence)
• Proficiency with Swarm and Perforce
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Open-minded team player attitude
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Passionate about playing and making video games

What we offer:

U.S.

• 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
• 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
• Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided. 

Canada

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.