Junior Game Programmer – Fresher | IIT/NIT Graduates

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain game features using C++
• Work on gameplay systems and core programming tasks
• Apply Data Structures and Algorithms to solve technical problems
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues
• Collaborate with game designers, artists and other engineering teams
• Understand and contribute to existing game systems and codebases
• Learn and work with game development tools and technologies
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices
• Contribute to building and improving our E-Cricket gaming experience

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate from an IIT or NIT
• B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related branches
• 0–1 year of experience or freshers
• Minimum 8.0 CGPA
• Strong programming fundamentals in C++
• Good understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Good analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• No active or previous academic backlogs
• No gap in education
• Passion for gaming and technology
• Willingness to work full-time from our Bangalore office
• Strong learning mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Unreal Engine is preferred
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and game development concepts
• Personal or academic projects involving C++
• Knowledge of game development concepts
• Familiarity with other game engines such as Unity
• Participation in coding competitions, hackathons or technical projects
• Understanding of software development and debugging practices
• Strong interest in building games and interactive experiences

Eligibility Note

Why Join LightFury Games?

• Opportunity to work on E-Cricket, a next-generation cricket gaming experience
• Work alongside experienced game developers and engineers
• Gain hands-on experience in game development and C++ programming
• Opportunity to work on challenging technical problems
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced game development environment
• Be part of a team building gaming experiences from the ground up

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