Game Developer (Backend) Job at Hacksaw Studios AB - EURES

This site uses cookies. Visit our cookies policy page or click the link in any footer for more information and to change your preferences.\n\nAccept all cookies\nAccept only essential cookies\nGo to main content\nEN\nSearch\nEURES (EURopean Employment Services)\nMenu\nJobseekers\nFind a job\nJob results\nGame Developer (backend)\nHacksaw Studios AB\nUpdated on: 13/11/2025\nJob vacancy handle: NTc4MTY4MSAxMjE\nJob overview\nNEW\nDELAYED START\nWorking languages\nEnglishSwedish\nJob sector\nComputer programming activities\nWork schedule\nFull-time\nContract type\nDirect hire\nOccupation\nNumber of posts\n3\nJob details\nJob description\n\nAbout us\n\nHacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world.\n\nWe are currently seeking to expand our development team with additional developers and are looking for both junior and senior candidates. You will be part of our game development team and work in a tight-knit team involving both back-end developers and designers.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Game Developer at Hacksaw Studios, you’ll play a key role in transforming game concepts into high-performing experiences. Your task will be to bring our game ideas to life in co-operation with the designers and product owners.\n\nYour key responsibilities include:\n\n    Working with the development and design team to implement the backend gameplay mechanics behind our various games\n    Working with the front-end development team to ensure the backend communications protocols make their work as simple as possible\n    Working with the game design team to implement their game ideas\n    Implementing the mathematical model underlying the games\n    Performing statistical modeling and testing to ensure the games behave as intended (We'll teach you this part)\n    Learning about the online gaming industry and staying up to date on current trends and what is popular with players\n    Participating in code reviews and merge requests\n    Co-operating with colleagues with similar roles, both in-house and with our partners\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\nYou value clean code, smart solutions, and the impact your work has behind the scenes.\n\nYou bring:\n\n    A solid backend development background.\n    Experience with a programming language suited for game development, such as C#, Java or C++ (We use C#).\n    A high interest in or education in mathematics or statistics.\n\nNice-to-have:\n\n    Experience with unit testing.\n    University degree in a related field.\n    A personal interest in gaming.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n    A modern office in central Stockholm.\n    Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry.\n    The opportunity to create games with a global audience.\n    Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities.\n    Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance and regular in-office massage.\n\nPractical Details\n\n    This is an on-site position in Stockholm.\n    Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship.\n\nReady to Join the Game Makers?\n\nApply now! We review applications on a rolling basis.\n\nJob location\n\nStockholm County - Sweden\n\nEmployer\nName\nHacksaw Studios AB\nSector\nComputer programming activities\nHow to apply\nHow to apply\nLink to the vacancy on the Swedish job board\nJob vacancy ID\n30260993\nCountry specific information\nLiving & Working: Sweden\n\nClick here to get more information\n\nLabour market information: Sweden\n\nClick here to get more information\n\nEURES (EURopean Employment Services)\nThis site is managed by: European Labour Authority\nAccessibility\nContact Us\nContact the EURES Helpdesk\nChat with EURES Advisers\nFollow us\nFacebook\nTwitter\nLinkedin\nYouTube\nInstagram\nSubscribe to our newsletter\nAbout us\nLanguages on EURES\nCookies on EURES\nEURES Privacy policy\nEURES Legal notice\nDiscover more on europa.eu\nContact the EU\nCall us \nUse other telephone options\nWrite to us via our contact form\nMeet us at one of the EU centres\nSocial media\nSearch for EU social media channels\nLegal\nLanguages on our websites\nPrivacy policy\nLegal notice\nCookies\nAccessibility\nEU institutions and bodies\nSearch all EU institutions and bodies

• Working with the development and design team to implement the backend gameplay mechanics behind our various games; Working with the front-end development team to ensure the backend communications protocols make their work as simple as possible; Working with the game design team to implement their game ideas; Implementing the mathematical model underlying the games; Performing statistical modeling and testing to ensure the games behave as intended; Learning about the online gaming industry and staying up to date on current trends and what is popular with players; Participating in code reviews and merge requests; Co-operating with colleagues with similar roles, both in-house and with our partners.

• A solid backend development background; Experience with a programming language suited for game development, such as C#, Java or C++ (We use C#); A high interest in or education in mathematics or statistics.

• A modern office in central Stockholm; Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry; The opportunity to create games with a global audience; Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities; Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance and regular in-office massage.