Programmer
WHAT'S THE ROLE?
We are looking for a Full Gameplay Programmer to join our team and play an important role in delivering quality experiences to our players. Joining an established and diverse team, you will bring experience, curiosity and energy to the development of our games. You will program primarily in C++ working with our in-house Cobra engine and cross-platform game code.
As part of our development team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to expand your expertise in modern game development techniques and help push the boundaries of the current generation of gaming platforms. You will be collaborating with a talented team of programmers working on game features alongside specialists in other disciplines. You will also collaborate with game designers and QA testers on tuning the player experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team behind our multi‑million‑selling, cross‑platform titles and help us continue delivering great gaming experiences to our players.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Taking ownership for the delivery of gameplay features and systems, with guidance from more experienced developers as required.
- Collaborating effectively with programmers, designers and artists to bring the game vision to life.
- Designing and implementing gameplay features/systems using structured, efficient, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
- Considering the impact of systems on other disciplines and projects, ensuring usability, scalability, and support for long-term maintenance.
- Writing clear documentation for your code and workflows.
- Participating in project reviews and meetings, contributing insights and feedback as required.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Experience in the development of gameplay features in released titles.
- Proficient problem solving and modern C++ programming skills.
- Experience developing and shipping games for PC or console.
- Proven cross-discipline collaboration with game designers and content creators.
- A demonstrable understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as Data Structures and Algorithms, ideally through a Computer Science, Maths or similar degree.
- A genuine passion for video games.
- Experience of a full commercial game development lifecycle from prototyping, through production to post-release support.
- A desire to be part of a world class team and contribute to its continued success.
- A proactive approach to collaborative learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
- A drive to advance your expertise in game development and a passion for learning and self-improvement.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
- Familiarity working with a proprietary game engine.
- Experience mentoring other programmers to support their growth.
- Cross-platform development experience including consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, etc.).
- Working knowledge of an entity component system.
- Understanding of scripting languages such as Lua and Python.
