As a growing studio, we are always looking to recruit the best talent available to join our team. Even if your specific career focus is not listed in the job openings below, you can always submit a spontaneous application.
Open job offers
Age of Empires – Legacy
- Software Engineering Lead
- (Senior) Software Engineer
- Game Designer
Age of Empires IV
- Level designer
Software Engineering Lead
Age of Empires Legacy
Job description
- Managing your team working on a C++ codebase on a custom (legacy) engine.
- Guiding team members on code maintenance and new feature implementation.
- Updating, writing new features and optimizing an existing engine.
- Determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team.
- Delegating/tracking tasks and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
- Working with a multidisciplinary team to align on overall project goals; work with other leads to complete projects.
- Liaising with team members, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed to standard.
Qualifications
- Proven C++ experience
- Previous leadership experience.
- 2+ years experience in the video game industry (with at least 1 completed project)
- Experience working in a team environment.
- B2-C1 English level – conversational and written.
- Player/Development experience with RTS games is a plus (especially Age of Empires)
Location
Málaga, Spain OR Working remotely. (EU/US time zones required)
Occupation
Full-time. Contract position (Standard employee contracts are available depending on your location).
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(Senior) Software Engineer
Age of Empires Legacy
Job description
- Working in a C++ codebase on a custom (legacy) engine.
- Generalist skillset, we’re not looking for a specialized set of skills.
- Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features.
- Regularly debug, profile and optimize code.
Qualifications
- Proven C++ experience
- Experience working in a team environment.
- B2 English level – conversational and written.
- Player/Development experience with RTS games is a plus (especially Age of Empires)
- You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills.
Location
Málaga, Spain OR Working remotely. (EU/US time zones required)
Occupation
Full-time. Contract position (Standard employee contracts are available depending on your location).
Apply here!
Level Designer
Age of Empires IV
Job description
- Designing high quality story-driven levels in a custom editor in a custom engine.
- Work in collaboration with colleagues and other teams to create a full game experience.
- Adhere to design guidelines and ability to write design documentation.
- Ability to balance design ambition within production constraints.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to interpret and integrate constructive feedback.
- Anticipate, identify and articulate problem areas and develop solutions.
Qualifications
- Proven Level Design experience
- Experience working in a team environment
- Strong communication skills to convey your vision with other stakeholders on the team
- B2 English level – conversational and written.
- Player experience with RTS games is a plus (especially Age of Empires)
Location
Málaga, Spain OR Working remotely. (EU/US time zones required)
Occupation
Full-time. Contract position (Standard employee contracts are available depending on your location).
Apply here!
Game Designer
Age of Empires Legacy
Job description
- Designing high quality content for Age of Empires, for both the core game & live events.
- Work in collaboration with colleagues and other teams to create a full experience.
- Adhere to design guidelines from leads and ability to write design documentation.
- Ability to create basic UI layouts and present them as wireframes.
- Ability to conduct research on a wide variety of historical topics.
- Ability to create reference sheets to visually present your ideas.
- Ability to balance design and historicity.
- Ability to balance design ambition within production constraints.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to interpret and integrate constructive feedback.
- Anticipate, identify and articulate problem areas and develop solutions.
Qualifications
- Proven Game Design experience
- Experience working in a team environment
- B2 English level – conversational and written.
- Player experience with Age of Empires games is a requirement (other RTS game experience is a plus)
- Passion for history is a plus.
Location
Málaga, Spain OR Working remotely. (EU/US time zones required)
Occupation
Full-time. Contract position (Standard employee contracts are available depending on your location).
Apply here!
Spontaneous Application
Process
Want to apply spontaneously to work at Forgotten Empires? Feel free to send us your CV and how you think you can help us out!
Location
Málaga, Spain OR Working remotely. (EU/US time zones required)
Apply here!
How to apply?
Please send your resume, relevant portfolio website, and a cover letter which should include:
- Why you are interested in working at Forgotten Empires?
- Your compensation expectations.
- What games you are currently playing?
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