Senior Gameplay Programmer

The ideal applicant will have at least 3 years’ experience working in the games industry and will be fluent in languages like C/C++ and C#, preferably with cross platform experience. A strong academic background is also preferred with a 1st class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or other science-related subject, but not essential if you have appropriate experience. Past experience with industry standard engines (Unreal/Unity) is a big bonus as is demonstrable experience in various generalist gameplay areas (AI, UI, Controls, Mechanics) in a shipped game.

Responsibilities

• Work in cooperation with other Game Programmers, technology programmers, artists, animators and level designers to design, implement, polish, debug and optimize high quality gameplay features and systems
• Work closely with Design to Quickly prototype gameplay experiences
• Take ownership (in collaboration with the team) to ensure that features and systems implemented are presented at quality within the game experience
• With the Lead Game Programmer, determine tasks to implement features and systems, and accurately determine associated timelines
• Meet project deadlines and milestones as determined by Production
• Implement features taking care to write efficient code and with an eye to a quality end-user experience
• Write clean, professional, and maintainable code
• Accurately schedule tasks and complete them on time, with an understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient development processes
• Proactively problem-solve performance and stability issues when necessary
• Troubleshoot complex problems as they arise and construct solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner
• Create/meet project deadlines & milestones as determined by Game Programming Manager

Skills

• 3+ years of relevant programming experience with at least 1 shipped game on any platform
• Proficient in C/C++/C# and object-oriented programming
• Strong debugging skills with ability to work in a large existing codebase, learn new systems/concepts and implement them quickly and efficiently
• Game knowledge and passion and an understanding of the design principles behind games
• Expertise and passion in one or more of the following areas:AI, User Interfaces, General Game-play
• Familiar with Agile Development techniques and Involvement in at least one full development cycle from conception and brainstorming through pre-production, planning, production, and finalizing the product
• Game programming discipline mastery, able to produce high quality and high volume work
• Proven coding skills, self-directed, capable of working on projects independently
• Ability to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolve
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, demonstrates initiative, and a powerful creative drive
• Excellent initiative, self-motivation, organisational and problem solving skills, with the ability to both drive and follow direction
• Good communication skills, able to work well under pressure
• A strong grasp of signs and feedback in player-facing systems (aka juiciness)
• Good communication and team attitude working with game developers from all disciplines
• A genuine interest in playing games. A love for games with deep engaging combat as well as a passion for martial arts is a big bonus.
• Previous experience with Unreal Engine/Unity Engine is a bonus