Press Play by Metacore: Tools Programmer – Press Play
Locations: Helsinki
Work language: English
Contract type: Full time, Fixed term
Apply by: 27.04.2025
Are you ready to kickstart your career in the mobile game industry with Metacore's Press Play trainee program? Apply now and join the central tools team and help ensure world-class quality for games played by millions.
Metacore, a mobile game company based in both Helsinki and Berlin, is creating world-class entertainment by building a portfolio of hit games. Applications are now open for the Press Play trainee program, and we are offering two aspiring Tools Programmers the chance to help shape hit mobile games.
Responsibilities
As a Tools Programmer, you will learn and develop modern and effective ways to support game development with the guidance of experienced mentors. You’ll gain hands-on experience in tools programming and design, along with plenty of knowledge on how to make our game teams more productive.
In practice, this means (at least) the following:
- Learning and applying programming best practices and development tools commonly used in game development
- Designing and implementing in-house tools and pipelines
- Taking part in code reviews and providing constructive feedback
- Following industry trends and staying up-to-date on the emerging technologies
What we’re looking for
Metacore welcomes individuals with a willingness to learn and a passion for developing modern ways to create games. Here are some of the key skills and experience you should already have when joining Metacore as a Tools Programmer:
- Basic understanding of programming concepts such as data structures and algorithms
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Rust, C#, Typescript, Python, and Go
- Basic understanding of frontend and/or backend development
- Genuine interest in tech, especially in context of mobile games and a desire to pursue a career in full stack development
- Knack for solving problems, and doing it with a service-minded attitude and a collaborative communication style
- Eagerness to learn, and adapt to new technologies and methods
- Proficiency in English, as its our company language
- Ability to work in Finland, mainly onsite from our Helsinki office
In addition, it would be nice but not mandatory for you to have some of these as well:
- Prior experience with game engines such as Unity, Godot or Unreal, for example, through school or hobby projects
What you can expect from Metacore
Press Play by Metacore is for emerging talent who are eager to enter the mobile game industry. The program starts in September and offers you a 6 months full-time trainee position as part of Metacore’s central tools team. You’ll work onsite from our Helsinki office alongside experienced colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge and also learn from you. It’s a great opportunity to start your career in mobile games, and grow professionally. You’ll be employed directly by Metacore.
With continuous support from your mentors and team throughout the training period, you’ll gain valuable insight and practical skills. The position includes a monthly salary, as well as benefits such as lunch, commuting allowances, sports, wellbeing and culture perks on top.
How to apply? Send your application in English only via aTalent’s application system. Your application should include a CV, motivation letter, and GitHub link showcasing your previous work and/or hobby projects. Please remember to apply via aTalent’s application system – we do not process applications by email.
The application deadline is Sunday 27 April, 2025 at 23:59 EEST. If selected to the next stage, the first interview will be with Metacore’s recruiting partner aTalent latest during week 17, followed by two interviews with the Metacore team on weeks 20-21.
To familiarize more with Metacore and Press Play, please visit https://metacoregames.com/ and https://metacoregames.com/pressplay. For more information about the recruitment process, the schedule, or the position please contact aTalent’s Managing Recruitment Consultant Roosa Lönnqvist (+358 50 421 0255, roosa.lonnqvist(at)atalent.fi) in the following times: Fri 11.4. at 08:00-09:00, Mon 14.4. at 15:00-16:00, Thu 17.4. at 08:00-09:00 or Wed 23.4. at 11:00-12:00.
Metacore’s equal opportunity statement
To entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, we need diverse teams that understand our diverse audiences. The key to unleash our creativity is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of trust where Metacoreans from all walks of life can be themselves. We celebrate our differences and believe they are the strength that drives us forward.
We are committed to offering equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family status, education, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic. We build and maintain a workplace and industry free of harassment and discrimination.
We also aspire to have DE&I as a fundamental part of our game design process to enable us to create even better and more inclusive games, communities and entertainment.
If you require any support or have specific needs during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ready to Press Play?
Metacore is a mobile game company, based in both Helsinki and Berlin, creating world-class entertainment by building a portfolio of hit games. Since our launch in 2020, our first chart-topping game Merge Mansion has been entertaining over 55 million players worldwide, and we have grown into a team of over 200.
Our mission is to entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, with our games, and also through our creative marketing, community, and beyond – while having fun with it.
We’re ordinary people crafting extraordinary games with passion and ambition, united by our culture of trust, psychological safety and wellbeing.