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Gameplay Engineer (World of Warships)

Wargaming
Location
Belgrade
Posted
19 days ago
Department
WoWS Development (10005128)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Practical software development experience, professional or through substantial self-directed projects
  • Ability to understand and safely modify unfamiliar code
  • Understanding of data modelling, stateful and asynchronous applications
  • Ability to clarify requirements and communicate technical findings clearly
  • Self-directed learning, curiosity, and strong communication skills
  • Technical English for documentation, code, and comments
Nice to have
  • Experience with FastAPI or Django
  • Knowledge of Golang or C++
  • Understanding of frontend development with JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience maintaining long-lived production systems
  • Experience diagnosing concurrency, state, or integration issues
What the job really is

As a Gameplay Engineer on the World of Warships Meta Team, you will develop and maintain player-facing systems that enhance meta-gameplay, player progression, and achievements. Your responsibilities will include owning features from design to implementation, collaborating with various teams, and investigating production issues. The role emphasizes working with Python across both client and backend systems, focusing on long-term gameplay features rather than immediate combat mechanics.

Benefits
  • Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum
  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
  • Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits
  • Premium Private Health Insurance
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • English clubs and platform for learning languages
Things to weigh
  • Role isn't eligible for relocation & immigration support
  • Stack includes legacy Python 2.7 alongside more modern Python 3.10+
  • Focus on meta-gameplay rather than immediate combat may not appeal to all candidates
Job score3.4/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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