Playdead seeks speculative applications for professionals with at least two years of experience and a relevant degree to join their creative team in Copenhagen.

As a Senior Systems Programmer, you will build core technologies for high performance games, influencing both features and quality. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and collaboration across disciplines.

Design and create 3D game levels, including layout, spatial design, and collaboration with artists, using grey-boxing and modeling techniques.

Prototype and implement gameplay interactions for a 3D adventure game. Collaborate with team members, test gameplay, and iterate based on feedback.

Create and maintain visual effects for a third-person game, collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality visuals while adapting to the existing art style.

The Graphics Programmer will develop graphics technology, write engine code, optimize performance, and collaborate with artists to enhance game aesthetics.

As a 3D Environment Artist, you will develop locations for a 3rd-person game, collaborating on environment art from initial designs to final graphics.

As a Porting Programmer, you will maintain and optimize Playdead titles across multiple platforms, collaborating with the team on code quality and tool development.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will manage internal systems and enhance workflows, support development team needs, and automate processes for improved efficiency.

The Creature AI Programmer will design AI systems for creature interaction, collaborate with animators, and develop tools for animation support.

The Technical Director will lead game development, manage teams, ensure high technical quality, and facilitate collaboration across teams to meet creative goals.