Old Skull Games hiring Senior Gameplay Programmer

👾 Senior Gameplay Programmer

📍 Location: 35 Rue Louis Guérin, 69100 Villeurbanne, Lyon, France
🕒 Full-Time | CDI

Old Skull Games (OSG) is an independent studio of around 60 talented creators working across mobile, console, and PC. Our projects span multiple genres — from platformers to roguelites to narrative experiences — giving our teams the opportunity to explore creativity in diverse ways.

At OSG, we operate on Agile principles, empowering autonomous, multidisciplinary teams to make decisions, take ownership of results, and receive leadership support through clear frameworks, coaching, and tailored tools. Our mission is simple: create exceptional games that players love, all while fostering a collaborative, motivating, and innovative studio environment.

🧩 Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our programming team and actively contribute to the development of engaging, high-quality games. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate designers, developers, artists, animators, and game directors to transform game ideas into concrete, polished features.

Job Summary : Senior Gameplay Programmer

🔹 Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable gameplay systems
• Contribute to structuring the technical architecture of our games
• Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure game intentions are translated into gameplay features
• Maintain high standards of code quality throughout production: code review, best practices, and documentation
• Anticipate technical challenges and propose innovative solutions
• Continuously improve development workflows and processes
• Stay updated with the latest technology trends to fuel innovation within the studio
• Work in a rigorous and structured coding environment, ensuring reliability and maintainability

🔹 Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of professional experience in game programming
• Excellent command of Unity (C#); experience with console development on Unity is a plus
• Strong understanding of game feel and gameplay mechanics
• Autonomy, rigor, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Comfortable with Agile methodologies, experimental thinking, and design proposal
• Team-oriented with a positive, solution-driven attitude
• Passion for the entertainment industry: games, cinema, series, and music
• Bonus: familiarity with Unreal Engine
• Fluency in French and/or English is a plus
• Enjoys mentoring and helping colleagues develop their skills

Benefits & Extras

At Old Skull Games, we deeply value the well-being and life balance of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive remuneration based on your profile and experience, plus profit-sharing and holiday bonuses.
• Restaurant vouchers, mutual health insurance, and 60% public transport cost reimbursement.
• Sustainable mobility packages and convenient on-site parking.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• Family-first policies, including paid sick leave for children.
• Weekly team breakfasts, seasonal summer camps, and regular sports sessions.
• A stunning rooftop studio environment featuring concierge services, quiet spaces, and immediate proximity to Tête d’Or Park.
• CSE perks including discounted cinema tickets, gym access, and studio goodies.
• Inclusive workplace support with additional leave policies for RQTH employees.

• 🌈 Why Join Old Skull Games?

• Exceptional, motivated teams in a warm, friendly environment
• Opportunities to work on diverse AAA and indie projects
• Flexible, supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance
• Be part of an inclusive, equal opportunity studio where diversity is celebrated
• Help shape and innovate the future of gameplay experiences

✉️ Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced gameplay programmer who wants to create exceptional games with a passionate and supportive team, we want to hear from you. Join us at Old Skull Games and take part in an incredible creative adventure!