Console Programmer (C++, Cobra Engine) - Hybrid Role

Frontier Developments; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Success-based annual bonus

Private family healthcare

Flexitime working hours

In-house subsidised catering

Cycle to Work scheme

Social activities and events

Job summary

A leading video game developer is seeking an experienced programmer to join their game development team in Cambridge, UK. This role involves primarily working with C++ to enhance console experiences, collaborating with various specialists, and mentoring other developers. Candidates should have a strong understanding of game engine internals and experience in releasing console versions of games. The position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience programming primarily in C++, with a focus on game development.
• Significant role in releasing console versions of games.
• Ability to profile memory usage and performance.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point-of-contact for console development questions.
• Develop platform-specific functionality for console games.
• Mentor other programmers in console development.
• Support game releases with build management and bug fixing.

Skills

Curiosity about console hardware

Diligence and detail-oriented

Openness to share experiences

Comfortable working with modern C++

Understanding of game engine internals

Experience profiling CPU performance

Experience releasing console games

Tools

Cobra engine

Xbox platform API

PlayStation platform API

Low-level graphics APIs

Job description

A leading video game developer is seeking an experienced programmer to join their game development team in Cambridge, UK. This role involves primarily working with C++ to enhance console experiences, collaborating with various specialists, and mentoring other developers. Candidates should have a strong understanding of game engine internals and experience in releasing console versions of games. The position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.