Rovio is opening an entity in Barcelona and is looking for a Senior Level Designer to join the Angry Birds Friends game team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing the current strengths and weaknesses of the game's core levels and driving key initiatives to improve its success. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of commercial experience in mobile F2P games and proven success in building levels for a mobile game. The company values independence, responsibility, teamwork, and work-life balance. The recruitment process involves a first meeting with the hiring manager, an exercise to complete, a second round with Craft Members, and a final round with the team lead and team member(s).

<div><div>Hola a todos! We are excited to announce that Rovio is opening an entity in Barcelona! Rovio is growing, and games such as Dream Blast and Angry Birds Friends are looking to recruit more people to work their magic on making and growing the games in Barcelona, working in tandem with the team at HQ in Finland. Angry Birds Friends and Angry Birds Dream Blast are in the top 3 of Rovio’s most popular games, attracting millions of players daily.</div><div><br /></div><div>You will be joining the Angry Birds Friends game team, one of the biggest and more iconic games at Rovio. Friends has been operating with huge success for many years already and you could take a key role in making it grow further in the years to come. </div><div><br /></div><div>Great levels are what makes Angry Birds Friends game a huge success and therefore our team is now looking for an experienced and passionate <b>Senior Level Designer</b> to join our successful Puzzle Studio. You will come in with fresh eyes and bring new ideas to take the Core (levels) to the next level. As a critical part of the team, you will analyse the current strengths and weaknesses of the Core and help drive key initiatives to improve the success of the game.  </div><div><br /></div><div>We expect that you share our mission of elevating puzzle gaming by providing deeper gameplay experiences, and for that, you want to understand core game logic, level mechanics, player feedback, level design philosophies, and player journey in the levels and through the level funnel.</div></div><div><div><h3>What your days will look like:</h3><ul><ul><li>Be part of the level team that works together to bring engaging and challenging levels to our players through core game logic, level mechanics, player feedback, level design philosophies, and player journey in the levels and through the level funnel</li><li>Work with BI and PM’s to understand how the levels are performing with the players </li><li>Advise LiveOps Team on A/B test related to level content and core/toy to enable further growth</li><li>Participate in the curation process for a matured game and oversee their maintenance and curation of levels to improve level performance continuously</li><li>Collaborate with other designers to craft a cohesive experience for players </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Who we think will do great in this position:</h3><ul><ul><li>About 4+ years of commercial experience and proven success working on mobile F2P games and building levels for a mobile game. </li><li>Owner of at least one area of a game. Experience working closely with BI to understand the data and create a plan to improve KPI’s</li><li>A proactive team player who can facilitate alignment in the team on a vision,  support managing a conflict and working together on a common goal</li><li>Strong spoken and written communication skills</li><li>Critical thinker who is creative, adaptive and excels at problem solving</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What’s in it for you:</h3><ul><ul><li>You’ll become one of the first employees in Barcelona. How cool is that?</li><li>We have mastered the mobile puzzle genre for ages. You’ll get to work with a super talented team that knows the ins and outs of making successful games that last.</li><li>We’re built on independence and responsibility. We understand the way for our people and teams to do their best work is to give them the freedom and independence to truly own their projects. </li><li>We cherish the Nordic work culture. We create joy, value teamwork, and support wellbeing and overall worklife balance.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>The steps that we would go through together:</h3><ul><ul><li><b>First meeting:</b> You will meet the hiring manager. The aim is for us to know who you are, what your experience has been, and what motivates you. This is also an opportunity for you to learn about Rovio, the wider team, and the specifics of the role.</li><li><b>Test:</b> You will do an exercise to complete in your own time.</li><li><b>Second round: </b>We'll go through the exercise with you, together with our Craft Members in  a call. This is a good chance for you to meet your future colleagues and receive some valuable feedback on your work. </li><li><b>Final round: </b>You will be invited to meet the team lead and team member(s). Our aim is to get a clear overview of your skills, how you would fit with our working culture, your ambitions, and where we can help each other develop. </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>Rovio’s mission is “We craft Joy”. We know that companies don’t create games, people do and we know that our people are our most valuable asset. We value that people have lives outside the workplace. We encourage balance because we want people to deliver quality work. We believe and trust in our teams. Teams and studios have ownership and autonomy of their games both in terms of processes as well as roadmapping. We want to make sure everyone has personal growth possibilities at Rovio and we focus on inclusion and diversity. Join the ride!</div><div><br /></div><div>#LI-Hybrid</div><div><br /></div><div><b>---</b></div><div>We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to expect when you join us</b></div><div><b>Meet the Rovians</b></div><div><b>About Rovio</b></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Rovio is seeking a Data Analyst to join their team and work with high-quality data in their live games Dream Blast or Angry Birds Friends. The role involves bringing objective findings to spark discussion and initiate improvements across various game areas, conducting exploratory analysis, and finding new growth and development avenues. The ideal candidate should have technical skills in SQL, R or Python, building dashboards, A/B testing, and working with standard statistics and data science models. The recruitment process includes a meeting with the talent team, a take-home test, and meetings with the game team and Director of Analytics. The data craft aims to empower Rovio’s teams with insightful data and relevant tools and models that support decision making.

<div><div>Being a Data Analyst in Rovio entails being a part of a big and data-experienced team. You’ll get to work with massive amounts of high quality data together with some of the best game professionals in the industry. You will be joining one of our live games Dream Blast or Angry Birds Friends and focus on in-game analytics. These games have been operating with huge success for many years already and you will take a key role in making them grow further in the years to come.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><div><h3>What your days will look like:</h3><ul><ul><li>You take an active role in the team by bringing objective and eye-opening findings to spark discussion and initiate improvements across various game areas, from level design to liveops events;</li><li>You use your skill set to bring new insights to the table. This might be related to an experiment you’re running, understanding an existing feature better, troubleshooting KPIs or designing upcoming features;</li><li>You will come up with and conduct your own exploratory analysis using your preferred analytics methods that will bring new perspectives to the team and open the door to new focus areas and business opportunities;</li><li>Currently we are looking for someone who is especially keen on finding new growth and development avenues, either in the core gameplay, liveops or overall player journey, so passion towards game design and a very good understanding of free to play business might be particularly useful. That said, you are always free to work on any area in the game that you feel you can find meaningful learnings from;</li><li>You spread your knowledge within and beyond your team and find it exciting to learn new things. We have a particularly diverse data craft, so you’ll have no problem finding interesting people to bounce around ideas with. </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Who we think will do great in this role has:</h3><ul><ul><li>You are technically adept to a level that allows you to carry out your ideas quickly and with ease. Usually this means that you have several years of experience in using SQL, R or Python, building dashboards, A/B testing and working with standard statistics and data science models, such as regressions or clustering;</li><li>You have a good understanding of aspects that can make games more fun to play, what accelerates business results, and know what could be expected from different product changes;</li><li>You are at ease communicating your findings to audiences with diverse backgrounds and you are willing to bring to the table your own ideas and proposals to product managers and other stakeholders.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Recruitment process</b>:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>First meeting</b>: you will meet our talent team. In this call we will get to know your previous experience a little better, get a better sense of your current situation, and give you a chance to learn more about the role and the company.</div><div><b>Take home test</b>: it will help us to understand the level of your technical skills (tech, stats, A/B testing)</div><div><b>Meeting your future lead:</b> we will ask you to play one of our games and then go through your ideas related to the game in the meeting. It will also be a chance for you to ask more questions about the role and get feedback on your test assignment.</div><div><b>Final rounds:</b> you will meet with the game team as well as with the Director of Analytics in our game studio, and might find the discussion revolving around product, business and team culture related topics.</div><div><br /></div><div>Data is at the heart of everything we do at Rovio. It enables us to continually improve our games and provide incredible experiences for the millions of users who play our games every day. All of this data is only valuable if it can be used to guide our day to day operations. It is the job of Rovio data craft to turn that raw data into actionable insights for Rovio’s games teams and other business units. The data craft aims to empower Rovio’s teams with insightful data, and also with relevant tools and models that support decision making.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>---</b></div><div>We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to expect when you join us</b></div><div><b>Meet the Rovians</b></div><div><b>About Rovio</b></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

The Multiplayer Group (MPG) is seeking a strong engineer with professional experience in games to design and implement functionality for AAA external clients. The ideal candidate should have at least two or more shipped games, excellent C++ programming skills, and knowledge of Unreal (UE4 or UE5), Unity, and other proprietary engines. Experience with consoles like PS4/PS5 and XboxOne/SeriesX is preferable, and experience with developing for multiplayer games is highly desirable. The candidate should have attention to detail, awesome technical insight, and the ability to solve problems through the application of sound software engineering principles. The role also involves providing mentoring support to other members of the team, identifying and highlighting potential risks in the solutions being worked on, and championing quality in The Multiplayer Group and our clients' development process. The position is remote-friendly, and the company is big on wellbeing.

<div><div>The Multiplayer Group (MPG) are 300 developers and data scientists, helping our clients and partners build 20+ AAA projects at any one time.  We’re probably the most experienced multiplayer dev group in the world and we’re set up to help the games industry make games more easily, to deliver the highest quality, and become long-term partners.</div><div><br /></div><div>We hire the best people, our talented team is spread across the globe. We’re remote-friendly and big on wellbeing, so if you love the sound of us, we’d love to hear from you!</div></div><div><div><h3>What you'll be doing:</h3><ul><ul><li>Design and implement functionality for AAA external clients</li><li>Responsible for implementation in a number of areas including but not limited to gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, Core Tech</li><li>Identify and highlight any potential risks in the solutions that are being worked on</li><li>Providing mentoring support to other members of the team as directed by the Lead/Technical Director</li><li>Solve problems through the application of sound software engineering principles</li><li>Continuously work to minimise technical and maintenance issues</li><li>Champion quality in The Multiplayer Group and our clients development process</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What we'll need from you:</h3><ul><ul><li>A strong engineer with professional experience in games</li><li>At least two or more shipped games</li><li>Experience with consoles like PS4/PS5 and XboxOne/SeriesX is preferable</li><li>Excellent C++ programming skills</li><li>Knowledge of Unreal (UE4 or UE5), Unity and other proprietary engines is preferable</li><li>Experience of developing for multiplayer games highly desirable</li><li>Experience with smart or mobile devices would be a plus</li><li>Attention to detail with a strong ability to analyse and comprehend direction</li><li>Awesome technical insight and a finisher of technical tasks on time</li><li>A good communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique</li><li>Ability to use initiative and take proactive action to provide solutions</li><li>Excellent problem solving, debugging and optimisation skills</li></ul></ul></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

FunPlus Barcelona is seeking a Senior Game Artist to join their new video game studio in Barcelona. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality, visually stunning assets for casual mobile games in Unity. They should have a strong understanding of game art principles and be able to work efficiently to meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio of game art work, including experience creating assets for casual games on mobile devices and implementation in Unity. They should also have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment. FunPlus offers flexible working hours, multicultural teams, diverse team events, international and expert leadership, a creative environment, excellent benefits, and is dog-friendly. FunPlus is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment.

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                </p><p><b>About FunPlus Barcelona</b></p><p>Do you like adventure? Are you looking for a chance to unleash your creativity? Are you passionate about building things from scratch and want to make history in the gaming space?</p><p>FunPlus is opening a new studio in Barcelona with the goal of building the next generation of mobile casual games. We are looking to build a core team who will play an integral role in defining the culture and foundation for a successful venture in Barcelona. We are searching for top talent who are looking for an entrepreneurial environment backed by one of the most successful mobile gaming companies in the world. This is an incredible opportunity to get in on the frontlines of building a new studio and new games!</p><p><b>Your role</b></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Game Artist to join our team at our new video game studio. You will be responsible for creating high-quality, visually stunning assets for our casual mobile games in Unity.</p><p>We are looking for a creative artist that enjoys working in small teams to craft new ideas and develop new games from scratch, being able to cover all the artistic needs of projects.</p><p>In this role, you should have a strong understanding of game art principles and be able to apply them to create immersive and visually appealing game experiences. You should also be able to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines.</p><p>To be successful in this role, you should have a strong portfolio of game art work, including experience creating assets for casual games on mobile devices and implementation in Unity. You should also have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment.</p><p><b>Your responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Build next generation casual games for mobile using Unity from concept to launch.</li><li>Create illustrations, concepts and final high-quality game assets for mobile casual games.</li><li>Implement and integrate game assets into the game using Unity.</li><li>Always look for a hit, even if that implies regularly killing prototypes.</li><li>Create 2D art from concept sketching to final renderings/tweaks.</li><li>Have a passion for games and a good understanding of what makes a game visually appealing.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques, and continually improve your skills and knowledge of game art and development.</li><li>Collaborate with the game design and development team to ensure that all assets meet the required standards and fit the overall vision of the game.</li><li>Participate in game design and provide feedback and ideas for new games.</li><li>Have a startup mentality and want to foster a similar environment.</li></ul><p><b>Your profile</b></p><ul><li>A strong portfolio showcasing your generalist game art skills and experience in casual style.</li><li>Experience as a game artist on a released mobile title.</li><li>Proficiency with a variety of software tools such as Maya, Photoshop, and ZBrush.</li><li>Experience with Unity and the ability to implement and integrate game assets into the game engine.</li><li>Strong understanding of game development principles and best practices.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.</li><li>Passionate about building new and innovative games from scratch.</li><li>A degree in game art, graphic design, or a related field is preferred but not required.</li></ul><p><b>Perks of your new adventure</b></p><ul><li>Flexible working hours - We know you have other quests and fun activities in your life, as long as you get your job done, flex away.</li><li>Multicultural teams - With so many offices around the world, you will have opportunities to engage and learn from your global colleagues.</li><li>Diverse team events - Barcelona has the reputation of fun, and this office is determined to keep up that reputation.</li><li>International and expert leadership - You can’t create legends without legendary leadership.</li><li>Creative environment - This is entertainment after all folks!</li><li>Excellent benefits - Restaurants, parties and music oh my!</li><li>And we are dog-friendly!</li></ul><p><b>About FunPlus</b></p><p>FunPlus is a world-class, independent game developer and publisher with more than 2,000 team members worldwide. FunPlus is home to KingsGroup studio who develops hugely popular mobile strategy titles including State of Survival, King of Avalon and Guns of Glory. In 2021 FunPlus acquired Imagendary Studios working on its first original AAA development.</p><p>FunPlus is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.</p>
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FunPlus Barcelona is opening a new studio in Barcelona and is looking for a Senior Game Artist to lead the development of the visual direction of new games and be integral in the formation of the Art team. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of game art principles, experience creating assets for casual games on mobile devices and implementation in Unity, and excellent communication skills. The responsibilities include developing the art style and visual direction of the games, creating high-quality game assets, providing artistic direction to the team, and ensuring the team works according to the guidelines and standards for excellence of in-game art set by the Art Director. The company offers flexible working hours, multicultural teams, diverse team events, international and expert leadership, a creative environment, and excellent benefits. FunPlus is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.

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                </p><div></div><div><div><div></div><div><div><p><b>About FunPlus Barcelona</b></p><p>Do you like adventure? Are you looking for a chance to unleash your creativity? Are you passionate about building things from scratch and want to make history in the gaming space?</p><p>FunPlus is opening a new studio in Barcelona with the goal of building the next generation of mobile casual games. We are looking to build a core team who will play an integral role in defining the culture and foundation for a successful venture in Barcelona. We are searching for top talent who are looking for an entrepreneurial environment backed by one of the most successful mobile gaming companies in the world. This is an incredible opportunity to get in on the frontlines of building a new studio and new games!</p><p><b><br />Your role</b></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Game Artist to join our team at our new video game studio. The Art Director will be leading the development of the visual direction of the new games and integral in the formation of the Art team. You will be responsible for creating high-quality, visually stunning assets for our casual mobile games in Unity.</p><p>We are looking for a creative artist that enjoys working in small teams to craft new ideas and develop new games from scratch, being able to cover all the artistic needs of projects.</p><p>In this role, you should have a strong understanding of game art principles and be able to apply them to create immersive and visually appealing game experiences. You should also be able to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines.</p><p>To be successful in this role, you should have a strong portfolio of game art work, including experience creating assets for casual games on mobile devices and implementation in Unity. You should also have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment.</p><p><b><br />Your responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develop the art style and visual direction of the games</li><li>Build next generation casual games for mobile using Unity from concept to launch.</li><li>Create illustrations, concepts and final high-quality game assets for mobile casual games</li><li>Implement and integrate game assets into the game using Unity.</li><li>Always look for a hit, even if that implies regularly killing prototypes.</li><li>Create 2D art from concept sketching to final renderings/tweaks</li><li>Have a passion for games and a good understanding of what makes a game visually appealing.</li><li>Provide artistic direction to the team and at the same time be their mentor</li><li>Hire your team of artists and then work directly with, supervise and manage all the different artists on the project, such as 2D/3D artists, animators, etc.</li><li>Responsible for the quality of art incorporated in the game, ensure that all visual aspects of the game meet the expectations of the producers.</li><li>Work as a staff artist and at the same time handle managerial responsibilities.</li><li>Ensure the team works according to the guidelines and standards for excellence of in-game art set by you.</li><li>Collaborate with the game design and development team to ensure that all assets meet the required standards and fit the overall vision of the game.</li><li>Participate in game design and provide feedback and ideas for new games.</li><li>Have a startup mentality and want to foster a similar environment.</li></ul><ul></ul><b></b><ul></ul><b></b><br /><p><b>Your profile</b></p><ul><li>Passionate about building new games and developing new IP</li><li>Experience in developing visual direction for new games, or having led the art department of well established IP</li><li>Several years of experience in Art Leadership roles</li><li>A strong portfolio showcasing your generalist game art skills and experience in casual style.</li><li>Experience as a game artist on a released mobile title.</li><li>Experience with Unity and the ability to implement and integrate game assets into the game engine.</li><li>Understanding of game production pipelines and the requirements for efficient production.</li><li>An understanding of all aspects of contemporary 3D game development: concept art, character modeling, prop modeling, environment modeling, lighting, animation, visual effects and user interface design.</li><li>Able to visualize how a particular section of a game would look like before it is finished</li><li>Able to make the stretch between hands- on and strategic work.</li><li>High degree of creativity, imagination, curiosity, and a sense of adventure.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.</li></ul><br /><p><b>Perks of your new adventure</b></p><ul><li>Flexible working hours - We know you have other quests and fun activities in your life, as long as you get your job done, flex away.</li><li>Multicultural teams - With so many offices around the world, you will have opportunities to engage and learn from your global colleagues.</li><li>Diverse team events - Barcelona has the reputation of fun, and this office is determined to keep up that reputation.</li><li>International and expert leadership - You can’t create legends without legendary leadership.</li><li>Creative environment - This is entertainment after all folks!</li><li>Excellent benefits - Restaurants, parties and music oh my!</li><li>And we are dog-friendly!<br /></li></ul><p><b>About FunPlus</b></p><p>FunPlus is a world-class, independent game developer and publisher with more than 2,000 team members worldwide. FunPlus is home to KingsGroup studio who develops hugely popular mobile strategy titles including State of Survival, King of Avalon and Guns of Glory. In 2021 FunPlus acquired Imagendary Studios working on its first original AAA development.</p><p>FunPlus is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.</p></div></div></div></div>
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Striking Distance Studios is a AAA development studio located in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are seeking a Senior Rendering Engineer for their Zaragoza, Spain location. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science, 4 years of programming experience as a rendering engineer, and experience with recent generation consoles. The role involves researching and developing new rendering features and techniques, staying up to date with graphics papers and technology, and collaborating with other team members. The candidate should have excellent debugging and performance analysis skills, an eye for photorealism and aesthetics, and a passion for exploring new R&amp;D ideas and technology. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

<p><strong>Welcome to Striking Distance Studios!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Driven by people. Inspired by challenges. Relentless to deliver creative excellence.</strong></p>
<p>At the intersection of art, design and technology lies Striking Distance Studios. Led by Dead Space and Call of Duty franchise veteran Glen Schofield, we are a AAA development studio within the San Ramon Hills of the San Francisco Bay Area. With the release of our first title, The Callisto Protocol, we are excited to continue to grow our team.</p>
<p>Here at Striking Distance Studios it is amazing people, an immersive experience and a passion for excellence that drives us each day. We are looking for people who push themselves creatively and learn with every new challenge. We give you the setting and the opportunity to do work you are proud of. We’re looking for the best to come join us and become part of a world-class team.</p>
<p><strong>To us excellence is not a skill, but an attitude!</strong></p>
<p>Striking Distance Studios in Zaragoza, Spain, is looking for a talented, motivated and experienced <strong>Senior <strong>R</strong>endering Engineer</strong>. You will be working in a highly creative and collaborative environment that looks for a blend between art and technology disciplines, and striving to advance rendering (and other fields) state of art. Your role will include researching and developing new rendering features and techniques, and to be up to date with conferences, papers and technology presentations.</p>
<p><br /><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Collaborate with technology director/architect on technical design and feature roll out.</li>
<li>Coordinate with leads to ensure smooth roll out of new features.</li>
<li>Research and develop real-time rendering techniques and features.</li>
<li>Stay up today with graphics papers and technology.</li>
<li>Perform CPU and GPU performance profiling and optimization.</li>
<li>Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly performant code.</li>
<li>Review the work of other engineers and provide mentorship on your area of knowledge.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines.</li>
<li>Communicate accurate status updates to your team leads, producers, and QA regarding tasks/features you are responsible for.</li>
<li>Share knowledge and brainstorm with other disciplines and team members. </li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent.</li>
<li>4 years programming experience as rendering engineer. Unreal experience preferable.</li>
<li>Experience on recent generation consoles (PS4, Xbox One).</li>
<li>Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills </li>
<li>Knowledge of performance and memory constraints as they relate to game development.</li>
<li>Eye for photorealism and taste for aesthetics.</li>
<li>Very strong knowledge in 3D math, graphics pipelines and rendering techniques.</li>
<li>Passion to explore new R&amp;D ideas and new technology, strive to overcome technology barriers.</li>
<li>Positive and enthusiastic to engage new challenges.</li>
<li>Open minded, willing to be continuously learning, and with exceptional communication and teamwork skills.</li>
<li>Ability to be self-directed, focused and detail oriented.</li>
<li>Spanish language fluency preferred or the desire to learn. </li>
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Striking Distance Studios is a new AAA game development studio led by Glen Schofield, located in San Ramón, California, with a twin studio in Zaragoza, Spain. They are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Rendering Engineer to work in a highly creative and collaborative environment that combines art and technology. The engineer will be responsible for researching and developing new rendering techniques and specifications, staying up-to-date with graphics and technology, and optimizing CPU and GPU development profiles. The ideal candidate should have a degree in software engineering or computer science, at least 4 years of experience in the video game industry, experience with Unreal, and solid knowledge of 3D mathematics, graphics pipelines, and rendering techniques. They should also have a passion for exploring new ideas and technologies, be a team player, and have excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is required.

<p><strong>¡Bienvenido a Striking Distance Studios!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Liderados por personas. Inspirados por retos. Siempre preparados para ofrecer la excelencia creativa. </strong></p>
<p>En la intersección entre el arte, el diseño y la tecnología reside Striking Distance Studios. Liderado por el experto de Dead Space y Call of Duty Glen Schofield, ha nacido un nuevo estudio de desarrollo AAA en las colinas de San Ramón, en la Bahía de San Francisco. Hemos plantado raíces en el Rancho Bishop y estamos construyendo y desarrollando un estudio líder y contemporáneo, convirtiendo la Bahía Este en el nuevo centro tecnológico y de creatividad. Además, hemos ampliado nuestra presencia mediante el establecimiento de un estudio gemelo en Zaragoza, España, que nos ayudará en el desarrollo del negocio.</p>
<p>Junto con nuestros socios de PUBG, nuestro equipo está trabajando duro para desarrollar una experiencia narrativa original dentro de PUBG, universo reconocido y premiado a nivel global. En Striking Distance Studios, somos un equipo impresionante, disfrutamos de una experiencia que te envuelve y tenemos una pasión por la excelencia que nos empuja cada día. Buscamos gente creativa que quiera aprender con cada reto nuevo. Te ofrecemos el marco y la oportunidad de trabajar en algo que te enorgullezca. Buscamos a los mejores para formar parte de este equipo de primera categoría.</p>
<p><strong>¡Para nosotros, la excelencia no es una capacidad, es una actitud!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lo que necesitamos:</strong></p>
<p>Striking Distance Studios en Zaragoza, España, se encuentra en la búsqueda de un <strong>Senior Rendering Engineer</strong> con talento, motivación y experiencia.</p>
<p>Trabajarás en un ambiente muy creativo y colaborativo que busca una combinación de las disciplinas de arte y tecnología, y se esfuerza por progresar y llevar la disciplina artística de la renderización (y otras disciplinas) a la última generación.</p>
<p>Serás responsable de la búsqueda y desarrollo de nuevas técnicas y especificaciones de renderización, así como estar al día de presentaciones en congresos, medios de comunicación y tecnológicos.</p>
<p><strong>Responsabilidades:</strong></p>
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<li>Colaborar con el director/arquitecto de tecnología en el lanzamiento del diseño y funcionalidades técnicas.</li>
<li>Coordinarte con los Managers para asegurar un lanzamiento fluido de nuevas funcionalidades.</li>
<li>Investigar y desarrollar técnicas y funcionalidades de renderización en tiempo real.</li>
<li>Mantenerte al día con los medios gráficos y la tecnología.</li>
<li>Desarrollar y optimizar perfiles de Desarrollo de CPU y GPU.</li>
<li>Escribir código eficiente, claro, sostenible y portable.</li>
<li>Seguir estándares de código y prácticas comunes de grupo</li>
<li>Revisar el trabajo de otros ingenieros y tutelarlos en tu área de conocimiento.</li>
<li>Comunicar de forma periódica tus avances al equipo de Managers, Productores, y QA (Quality Assurance) en relación con las tareas o funciones de las que eres responsable.</li>
<li>Comparte tu conocimiento e ideas con otras disciplinas y miembros del equipo.</li>
<li>Promover una cultura de comunicación abierta, honesta y respetuosa en todas las disciplinas.</li>
</ul>
<p><br /><strong>Requisitos:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Grado en ingeniería de software, informática o equivalente.</li>
<li>4 años de experiencia en la industria de videojuegos en un puesto similar. Experiencia con Unreal es preferible.</li>
<li>Experiencia en la actual generación de consolas (PS4, Xbox One).</li>
<li>Habilidades de depuración y análisis de rendimiento.</li>
<li>Conocimientos de limitaciones de rendimiento y memoria en relación con el desarrollo de videojuegos.</li>
<li>Buenas habilidades para el fotorealismo y la estética.</li>
<li>Muy sólidos conocimientos en matemáticas 3D, pipelines gráficas y técnicas de renderización.</li>
<li>Pasión por explorar nuevas ideas de Investigación y Desarrollo y nuevas tecnologías, esfuerzo por superar las barreras tecnológicas.</li>
<li>Optimismo y entusiasmo por nuevos retos.</li>
<li>De mente abierta, con deseos de aprender de forma continua, con excelentes habilidades comunicativas y de trabajo en equipo.</li>
<li>Habilidad para ser autónomo, orientación a resultados y orientación al detalle.</li>
<li>Alta fluidez en inglés, medio de comunicación habitual en el estudio y con la central.</li>
</ul>

Smilegate Barcelona is looking for an experienced Technical Director to lead a team of programmers in building a world-class AAA team. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the Unreal Engine and its hidden limitations, as well as experience in building game engine components. The role involves coordinating with other departments to identify specific needs and build a structure that supports rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term. The Technical Director will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding the team, providing feedback, and fostering a healthy learning environment. The company offers various perks, including breakfast in the office, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, and team building events. Smilegate Barcelona is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

<p><strong>What we need:</strong></p>
<p>Smilegate Barcelona is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead a team of highly skilled programmers to perform most effectively, fostering a culture that balances productivity, innovation, learning, and healthy communication. </p>
<p><strong>We are looking for someone with:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The ability to operate at high and low levels. Capable of hands-on work as well as leader and mentor to your team.</li>
<li>A solid understanding of the Unreal Engine and how to expand it, including its hidden limitations.</li>
<li>Understanding of all game engine systems needed for an open world AAA.</li>
<li>A deep desire to build up a world-class AAA team.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What the role involves:</strong></p>
<p>It is working hand in hand with all other departments to identify specific needs and build a structure that supports rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term.</p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate with QA, Build Engineers, Gameplay, and Engine coders to define the best coding processes that balance rapid iteration with stability.</li>
<li>Champion excellence in programming practices, review code and help architecting the most complex systems.</li>
<li>Communicate with console manufacturers to understand and get the best of the latest generation hardware.</li>
<li>Continuously monitor the performance of all game systems.</li>
<li>Coordinate Engine coders are establishing code guidelines, code structure, and performance budgets.</li>
<li>Help build up a world-class Programming team by being involved in the interviewing and hiring process.</li>
<li>Be the mentor, guide, and leader of your team of handpicked coders.</li>
<li>Provide meaningful feedback to your team through team meetings, 1on1 sessions, and 360 feedback.</li>
<li>Be on top of the personal development goals of your coders, making sure there is always a healthy environment that fosters learning.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Role requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent track record - credited on at least two shipped AAA games either as Lead Engine programmer or Technical Director.</li>
<li>Experience and deep working knowledge on building Game Engine components.</li>
<li>Unreal Engine working experience in a modern console environment.</li>
<li>Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, iterative environment.</li>
<li>Ability to lead and delegate as required.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>YOUR LIFE AT SMILEGATE BARCELONA (and PERKS)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Breakfast in the Office.</li>
<li>Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).</li>
<li>23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to 2nd January).</li>
<li>Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages).</li>
<li>16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave </li>
<li>Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home) and Flexible Friday.</li>
<li>Private Health insurance, including dental coverage.</li>
<li>Incredible office in Barcelona in Torre Glories, 15min from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.</li>
<li>Team Building Events.</li>
<li>Relocation Package with VISA support.</li>
</ul>
<p>We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</p>

Smilegate Barcelona is looking for an experienced Technical Architect to lead a team of programmers in building an open-world AAA game using the Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the Unreal Engine and its hidden limitations, as well as experience in building game engine components. The role involves coordinating with other departments to identify specific needs and building a structure that supports rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term. The Technical Architect will also be responsible for defining the technological vision, leading the design of new features and tools, and championing excellence in programming practices. The position requires excellent leadership and delegation skills, as well as the ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, iterative environment. Smilegate Barcelona offers a range of perks, including breakfast in the office, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, and team building events. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all suitable applicants.

<p><strong>What we need:</strong></p>
<p>Smilegate Barcelona is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead a team of highly skilled programmers to perform most effectively, fostering a culture that balances productivity, innovation, learning, and healthy communication. </p>
<p><strong>We are looking for someone with:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The ability to operate at high and low levels. Capable of hands-on work as well as leader and mentor to your team.</li>
<li>A solid understanding of the Unreal Engine and how to expand it, including its hidden limitations.</li>
<li>Understanding of all game engine systems needed for an open world AAA.</li>
<li>A deep desire to build up a world-class AAA team.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What the role involves:</strong></p>
<p>It is working hand in hand with all other departments to identify specific needs and build a structure that supports rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term.</p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate with QA, Build Engineers, Gameplay, and Engine coders to define the best coding processes that balance rapid iteration with stability.</li>
<li>Define the technological vision + lead the design of new features and tools aligned with project needs.</li>
<li>Champion excellence in programming practices, review code and help architecting the most complex systems.</li>
<li>Communicate with console manufacturers to understand and get the best of the latest generation hardware.</li>
<li>Continuously monitor the performance of all game systems.</li>
<li>Coordinate Engine coders are establishing code guidelines, code structure, and performance budgets.</li>
<li>Help build up a world-class Programming team by being involved in the interviewing and hiring process.</li>
<li>Be the mentor, guide, and leader of your team of handpicked coders.</li>
<li>Act as a point of contact for all engine- and tool-centred technical issues + create and maintain documentation that will serve as a reference.</li>
<li>Be on top of the personal development goals of your coders, making sure there is always a healthy environment that fosters learning.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Role requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent track record - credited on at least two shipped AAA games either as Lead Engine programmer or Technical Director.</li>
<li>Experience and deep working knowledge on building Game Engine components.</li>
<li>Unreal Engine working experience in a modern console environment.</li>
<li>Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, iterative environment.</li>
<li>Ability to lead and delegate as required.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>YOUR LIFE AT SMILEGATE BARCELONA (and PERKS)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Breakfast in the Office.</li>
<li>Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).</li>
<li>23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to 2nd January).</li>
<li>Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages).</li>
<li>16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave </li>
<li>Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home) and Flexible Friday.</li>
<li>Private Health insurance, including dental coverage.</li>
<li>Incredible office in Barcelona in Torre Glories, 15min from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.</li>
<li>Team Building Events.</li>
<li>Relocation Package with VISA support.</li>
</ul>
<p>We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</p>

Smilegate Barcelona is looking for an experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of coding high-level systems to low-level performance tweaks in C/C++, transforming design requests into meaningful and working features, and good game design knowledge. The role involves working with designers to build a structure to support rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term, coordinating with engine coders to define the best programming environment for each development phase, and being the representative and champion for gameplay code to all other parties. The candidate should have an excellent track record, credited on at least 1 shipped AAA games either as Senior/Lead gameplay programmer, experience and deep working knowledge of gameplay and AI systems, and innovative thinking with creative problem-solving skills. Smilegate Barcelona offers various perks, including breakfast in the office, restaurant tickets, 23 vacation days per year, private health insurance, and a hybrid work model. They encourage applications from all suitable applicants and value diversity as an equal opportunity employer.

<p><strong>What we need:</strong></p>
<p>Smilegate Barcelona is seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer to join a team of highly skilled coders. We are looking for an </p>
<p>individual to foster a culture that balances productivity, innovation, learning, and healthy communication.</p>
<p><strong>We are looking for someone with:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The ability to code high-level systems to low-level performance tweaks in C/C++.</li>
<li>A strong understanding of how to transform design requests into meaningful and working features.</li>
<li>Good game design knowledge complements and amplifies design specs to create player-centric rewarding experiences.</li>
<li>A deep desire to be part of a brand new team and project.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What the role involves:</strong></p>
<p>Working with designers to build a structure to support rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term.</p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate with engine coders to define the best programming environment for each development phase.</li>
<li>Be the representative and champion for gameplay code to all other parties.</li>
<li>Coordinate and complement work from system designers.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the rest of the gameplay coders establishing code guidelines, quality goals, and performance budgets.</li>
<li>Work hand in hand with the combat, world, and mission design teams to make sure they have the most efficient tools.</li>
<li>Analyze, validate and incorporate feedback from the team and external user testing.</li>
<li>Help build up a world-class gameplay programming team by being involved in interviewing and hiring process.</li>
<li>Be a mentor for other coders to foster a continuous learning environment.</li>
<li>Provide meaningful feedback to your team through team meetings, 1 on 1 sessions, and 360 feedback.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Role requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent track record - credited on at least 1 shipped AAA games either as Senior / Lead gameplay programmer.</li>
<li>Experience and deep working knowledge of gameplay and AI systems.</li>
<li>Unreal Engine working experience in a modern console environment is a plus.</li>
<li>Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and iterative environment.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of development processes, workflows, and tools.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>YOUR LIFE AT SMILEGATE BARCELONA (and PERKS)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Breakfast in the Office.</li>
<li>Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).</li>
<li>23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to 2nd January).</li>
<li>Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages).</li>
<li>16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave </li>
<li>Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home) and Flexible Friday.</li>
<li>Private Health insurance, including dental coverage.</li>
<li>Incredible office in Barcelona in Torre Glories, 15min from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.</li>
<li>Team Building Events.</li>
<li>Relocation Package with VISA support.</li>
</ul>
<p>We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</p>

Smilegate Barcelona is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer with experience in C/C++ coding and a strong understanding of animation pipelines for AAA games. The role involves working closely with animation and design teams to build a structure to support rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term. The ideal candidate should have excellent knowledge of C++ and strong math skills, be credited on at least 1 AAA game as a Senior Animation Programmer or equivalent, and have experience and deep working knowledge of animation systems. The company offers a range of perks, including breakfast in the office, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, and a hybrid work model. Smilegate Barcelona values diversity and encourages applications from all suitable applicants.

<p>Smilegate Barcelona is seeking an experienced <em>Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer </em>to join a team of highly skilled coders. We are looking for an individual to foster a culture that balances productivity, innovation, learning, and healthy communication.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>We are looking for someone with:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The ability to code high-level systems to low-level performance tweaks in C/C++.</li>
<li>A strong understanding of the animation pipeline for AAA games.</li>
<li>Good understanding of the common pitfalls in the first person as well as third-person animation systems.</li>
<li>A deep desire to be part of a brand-new team and project.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and iterative environment.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>What the role involves:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Working closely with animation and design teams to understand their needs and build a structure to support rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term.</li>
<li>To be the representative and champion for the Animation code to all other parties.</li>
<li>Ability to understand, maintain and build on top of current UE5 animation systems to match the team needs and quality requirements.</li>
<li>Coordinate with other departments to improve pipelines and systems.</li>
<li>Work with the rest of the animation and gameplay coders establishing code guidelines, quality goals, and performance budgets.</li>
<li>Analyze, validate, and incorporate feedback from the team and external user testing.</li>
<li>Help build up a world-class animation and gameplay programming team by being involved in interviewing and hiring process.</li>
<li>To be a mentor for other coders to foster a continuous learning environment.</li>
<li>Provide meaningful feedback to your team through team meetings, 1 on 1 session, and 360 feedback.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Role requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent knowledge of C++ and strong math skills.</li>
<li>Credited on at least 1 AAA game as a Senior Animation Programmer or equivalent.</li>
<li>Experience and deep working knowledge of animation systems.</li>
<li>Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of development processes, workflows, and tools.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Bonus:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Unreal Engine experience and knowledge of its animation features.</li>
<li>Understanding and experience with motion matching.</li>
<li>Physical animation, ragdoll physics and active ragdoll.</li>
<li>Experience in a modern console environment.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>YOUR LIFE AT SMILEGATE BARCELONA (and PERKS)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Breakfast in the Office.</li>
<li>Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).</li>
<li>23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to 2nd January).</li>
<li>Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages).</li>
<li>16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave </li>
<li>Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home) and Flexible Friday.</li>
<li>Private Health insurance, including dental coverage.</li>
<li>Incredible office in Barcelona in Torre Glories, 15min from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.</li>
<li>Team Building Events.</li>
<li>Relocation Package with VISA support.</li>
</ul>
<p>We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</p>

Smilegate Barcelona is looking for a Senior Engine Programmer with experience in C/C++ and a strong understanding of the Unreal engine. The role involves working with other departments to identify needs and build a structure that supports rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term. The ideal candidate should have a track record of working on at least one shipped AAA game and experience in building game engine components. The company offers various perks, including breakfast in the office, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, and a hybrid work model. Smilegate Barcelona values diversity and encourages applications from all suitable applicants.

<p>Smilegate Barcelona is seeking an experienced Senior Engine Programmer to join a team of highly skilled coders. We are looking for an individual to foster a culture that balances productivity, innovation, learning, and healthy communication.</p>
<p> <strong>We are looking for someone with:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The ability to architect high-level systems to low-level performance tweaks in C/C++.</li>
<li>A strong understanding of the Unreal engine and how to expand it.</li>
<li>Understanding of all game engine systems to work with and discuss needs from other departments and generate cost-effective pipelines.</li>
<li>A deep desire to be part of a brand new team and project.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What the role involves:</strong></p>
<p>Working with all other departments to identify specific needs and build a structure that supports rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term.</p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate with QA, Build Engineers, and Level Design team to define the best coding processes that balance rapid iteration with stability.</li>
<li>Be the representative and champion for the Engine coding team to all other parties.</li>
<li>Coordinate with and complement gameplay and AI programmers.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the rest of the coders establishing programming guidelines, quality goals, and performance budgets.</li>
<li>Thoroughly analyze the platform to understand and get the best of the latest generation of hardware.</li>
<li>Continuously monitor the performance of all systems.</li>
<li>Help build up a world-class engine programming team by being involved in interviewing and hiring process.</li>
<li>Be a mentor for other coders to foster a continuous learning environment.</li>
<li>Provide meaningful feedback to your team through team meetings, 1 on 1 sessions, and 360 feedback.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Role requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent track record - credited on at least 1 shipped AAA games either as Senior / Lead gameplay programmer.</li>
<li>Experience and deep working knowledge on building Game Engine components.</li>
<li>Unreal Engine working experience in a modern console environment.</li>
<li>Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, iterative environment.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of development processes, workflows, and tools.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>YOUR LIFE AT SMILEGATE BARCELONA (and PERKS)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Breakfast in the Office.</li>
<li>Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).</li>
<li>23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to 2nd January).</li>
<li>Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages).</li>
<li>16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave </li>
<li>Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home) and Flexible Friday.</li>
<li>Private Health insurance, including dental coverage.</li>
<li>Incredible office in Barcelona in Torre Glories, 15min from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.</li>
<li>Team Building Events.</li>
<li>Relocation Package with VISA support.</li>
</ul>
<p>We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</p>

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