Software Engineer, Game Development (f/m/d)

Iteration One is a self-funded, independent gaming studio in Karlsruhe. They built Nightclub Tycoon, a free-to-play idle tycoon game played by millions. They are looking for a software engineer to work across the full development cycle, from pre-production through live operations, as part of a small, cross-functional team.

• Work across the full development cycle - from pre-production through live operations
• Write and optimize C# in Unity
• Build efficient and reusable systems
• Ensure code is understandable and maintainable for teammates
• Use tools like Codex or Claude Code daily as a core part of workflow
• Contribute to coding standards and design documents
• Help the team move faster and smarter

• Strong professional background in C# and Unity, ideally with live game experience
• Ability to write clean, understandable code and document it properly
• Collaborative - comfortable working across design, production, and art
• Able to estimate timelines and deliver on them
• Understanding of mobile development for Android and iOS
• Passion for technology and AI
• Nice to have: deep knowledge of Unity pipelines (asset management, UI, networking)
• Nice to have: experience with reactive programming (UniRx)
• Nice to have: track record of resolving memory and performance issues

• Real ownership and autonomy to make decisions
• Transparency and space to experiment
• Permission to take risks and run experiments
• Own your work end to end
• Location: Karlsruhe, Germany (close to main station)
• Work model: 1 day remote, 4 days on-site
• Full-time employment
• Working language: English / German