(Senior) Technical Producer / Reverse Engineer
Game Releases
At GOG, we are driven by our unwavering commitment to gamers – they are the very foundation of our existence and the heartbeat of our efforts. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and will play a crucial role in bringing DRM-free games to the GOG Platform.
You’ll be tasked with preparing GOG’s in-house builds for the upcoming GOG releases, work closely with Build Production and Game Releases team members to ensure high quality of the technical side of releases, as well as develop tools needed for improving the quality of GOG's versions of games (e.g. controller support).
We invite gaming and modding enthusiasts with a proven track record of reverse engineering and/or modding. Join our Team and help us make games last forever!
Responsibilities:
- Own projects related to preparing and fixing, existing or future, games' builds on the GOG Platform,
- Estimate time and effort required to prepare the in-house builds for the signed releases and suggest the release timeline based on their complexity / deadline / attractiveness (aka ‘technical evaluation’),
- Report potential issues or threats regarding the release timeline,
- Work closely with Build Production team members to ensure high quality of the technical side of the release,
- Cooperate closely with other Technical Producers in order to deliver the planned work on time,
- Work closely with Business Development team to understand the business side of a given release and assist in evaluating work needed for fixing games,
- Be the point of contact for external contractors and publishers,
- Support Game Releases team with tools/automations that help with the catalog maintenance and the release process of games,
- Develop tools needed for improving the quality of GOG's versions of the games (e.g. controller support).
Job Requirements:
- Good Knowledge of DRM, ScummVM,
- Good knowledge of scripting languages (Powershell, Python, AppsScript, JS),
- Basic knowledge of current and legacy DRM technologies (SecuROM, SafeDisc, Starforce, Denuvo, etc),
- A track record of reverse engineering game engines and game modding,
- Great written and verbal English skills,
- Passion for brainstorming unconventional ideas and thinking outside of the box,
- Great communication skills and experience in cross-team collaborations,
- Good knowledge of C++/C# or other programming experience,
- Positive attitude,
- An inherent love for video games and PC gaming culture.
Pluses:
- Knowledge of various console emulators (i.e. mednafen),
- Experience in managing communication with business partners,
- Experience in using various task trackers (i.e. JIRA).
What we offer:
- Remuneration: 12 000 - 21 000 PLN,
- Possibility to expand your career in an international and extremely creative environment,
- Unique opportunity to enter a booming industry and to influence the future of gaming,
- Hybrid model of work with a possibility to have an office-first, remote-first or fully remote structure depending on your role’s responsibilities & requirements,
- Access to a health care and sports activities package, including free psychologist appointments,
- Possibility to take paid Menstrual Leave for all menstruating employees,
- Active employee networks for LGBTQIA+ employees, women of GOG and parents,
- Frequent social activities, free fruits/coffee/tea, an in-house cantina, and other goodies are a standard,
- An in-house gym, open 24/7, available exclusively for our employees,
- Free access to all games from the GOG catalog, including The Witcher franchise and Cyberpunk 2077,
- Gamer’s paradise where you will be surrounded by games - living & breathing them!
- Dog-friendly environment – yes, you can bring your four-legged friend to work!
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If you think you’ve got what it takes, please submit your CV in English below.
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