In today's news post, we'd like to feature a variety of unique hideouts created by the creatives of the Path of Exile 2 community. Check out some community-created hideout picks in the video below.



Here's a list of the hideouts featured in the video:

• Lost Forest by hawkingshd
• Astral Twisted Domain by guht
• Conqueror by freepoul
• Secret Grotto by tallbird
• Shoreline City by Relih

If you'd like to be featured in a future video, be sure to submit your hideout in our Hideout Showcase forum.

There's just over one week left in our Path of Exile Talent Competition, so make sure to post your submission and show us your skills! In the meantime, check out some highlights from recent submissions below.

The Marauder in Keepers by MikuSwag#1205

Communion by D_Loord#2106

The Druid by powerlord4#1134

Buff the Reapers by AiSatan#2257

The Dreamer Speaks by Jarranna#7229

The Legacy of Phrecia 2 event is in full swing, with many Exiles jumping in to play the alternate classes and endgame. Check out some highlights from the event so far below.

We seek Quality Assurance Testers to join our team! If you have a deep understanding of Path of Exile, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
*Relocation assistance (for the right candidate if needed)
Full-time position - 40 hours a week


The position includes the following duties:

• Testing new Path of Exile content and features to find issues.
• Communicating these problems to the development team through our issue tracking software.
• Following up on the state of these problems and working with developers to resolve them.
• Checking candidate builds of content updates and patches for problems by going through checklists.
• Scripting automated test-cases and improving our testing tools.

We are seeking someone with:

• At least 1000 hours of experience collectively with our games, Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2. Our games are complicated and members of our quality assurance team require vast experience with all aspects of the game. While there is some training, it is vital that you already fully understand the game itself in order to apply for this role.

Pluses

• A qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, game design or equivalent.
• At least three months of work experience performing quality assurance for computer games, or other team-based work experience.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements, please email your resume, portfolio and a cover letter to [email protected] with your name and role you are applying for in the subject line.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

We seek Engine Programmers with Metal API experience to join our team.

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
*Relocation assistance (for the right candidate if needed)
Full-time position - 40 hours a week


The position includes the following duties:

• Integrate and maintain the Metal API within our custom engine
• Solve Metal API specific issues across macOS/iOS platforms
• Communicate consistently with directors and colleagues
• Work within a multiskilled team environment to deadlines and schedules

You could be working on:

• Debugging shader bugs using Metal Shading Language (MSL)
• Fixing any MacOS/iOS crashes/issues during live-ops patching
• Optimising Metal build iteration time
• Improve engine diagnostics to improve reliability

We are seeking someone with:

• Strong knowledge of modern C++ & the metal-cpp Library
• MacOS/iOS engine performance optimization experience
• Excellent communication skills
• 3+ years of engine programming experience in a professional studio
• 1 or more successfully-published cross-platform titles, including Mac/iOS

Pluses:

• Experience with our game, Path of Exile

Code samples/portfolio showcasing custom C++ and metal-cpp required. Must be able to pass our technical C++ programming test (approximately one hour long)

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements, please email your resume, portfolio and a cover letter to [email protected] with your name and role you are applying for in the subject line.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

We seek a Senior C++ Engine Programmer to work on our in-house engine and tools. Our engine is specific to Path of Exile and attempts to solve the problems uniquely generated by the dynamic gameplay that we support while taking advantage of the opportunities granted by our fixed camera perspective.

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
*Relocation assistance (for the right candidate if needed)
Full-time position - 40 hours a week


The position includes the following duties:

• Development work on our in-house engine and tools
• Maintain consistent communication with directors and colleagues
• Collaborate with designers and artists to create tools that allow them to get great results
• Ability to work to deadlines and schedules

We are seeking someone with:

• Extremely strong knowledge of modern C++
• Extremely strong knowledge of at least one modern graphics API
• Three or more years of commercial game engine/graphics programming experience
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent

Pluses:

• Experience with development on multiple graphics APIs and platforms

Code samples/portfolio showcasing custom C++ required. Must be able to pass our technical C++ programming test (approximately one hour long)

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements, please email your resume, portfolio and a cover letter to [email protected] with your name and role you are applying for in the subject line.

No phone calls or agencies, please.