Company Overview

EnGarde Games Group is an independent, international studio focused on delivering original games for PC and console platforms. We value clean workflows, creative autonomy, and developer-friendly pipelines. To https://engarde.lt/mogulir/2021/04/poodj7atts841.jpg our hybrid team and ambitious goals, we’re seeking a Tools Programmer to improve and expand the custom tools that power our production.

Job Purpose

As a Tools Programmer, you’ll build and maintain lightweight, efficient tools that streamline workflows across departments. From asset management to editor automation, your work will help designers, artists, and developers move faster and collaborate better – especially in a remote/distributed team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain internal tools to https://engarde.lt/mogulir/2021/04/poodj7atts841.jpg production workflows
Create custom Unity or Unreal Editor extensions to improve level design, animation, and scripting pipelines
Design intuitive user interfaces for toolsets used by non-programming team members
Automate asset validation, import/export, and scene setup processes
Integrate third-party systems and APIs to improve data flow between departments
Gather feedback from team members to prioritize usability and reliability
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that can scale as projects grow

Requirements

Proven experience creating tools and editor extensions in Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (C++)
Strong understanding of real-time game production workflows
Skilled in building small-scale, single-purpose tools that improve daily team efficiency
Experience with GUI design and user-focused development practices
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce)
Bonus: Experience https://engarde.lt/mogulir/2021/04/poodj7atts841.jpging hybrid/remote game development teams or pipeline automation

Performance Expectations

Tools reduce production bottlenecks and manual repetition
Editor extensions are stable, intuitive, and easy to adopt across departments
Feedback loops with users are short and focused on continuous improvement
Tooling systems are lightweight, reliable, and compatible with build/deployment processes

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: €35,000 – €55,000 gross/year
Flexible work formats: full-time, contract, or freelance
Fully remote studio with flexible hours
Paid vacation and local holiday coverage
Project milestone bonus opportunities
Budget for tooling-related training, courses, or productivity software

Challenges & Opportunities

Build foundational tools for a new cross-platform game IP
Work directly with a multidisciplinary team that depends on your tools daily
Shape internal workflows for level design, scripting, and content assembly
Join a small but growing studio with big ambitions and room to experiment
Opportunity to grow into a Lead Technical Tools role

Tools Programmer