Experienced Programmer

Skillsearch; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillsearch in Guildford is seeking a Software Engineer with a strong C++ background to join our growing games/interactive tech team. You will design and iterate features, contribute to a humble, ambitious development culture, and work closely with peers to deliver high-quality software.

We value self-direction, excellent communication, and prior senior experience, with a salary range of £70,000–£110,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package. This full-time role is based in Guildford, UK.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience in C++ or a similar language.
• Ability to self-direct and work to completion
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with a team of peers
• Prior industry experience (senior role)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and iteration of new features through world-class programming
• Contribute to a humble, empathetic and ambitious development team
• Work well with others, be self-directed, and prioritise workload

Skills

C++

Self-direction

Communication

Tools

Oracle

XR

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - 110,000 per year

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software development experience in C++ or a similar language
• Ability to self-direct and work to completion
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with a team of peers
• Prior industry experience (senior role)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and iteration of new features through world-class programming
• Contribute to a humble, empathetic and ambitious development team
• Work well with others, be self-directed, and prioritise workload

Technologies

• Oracle
• XR
• C++

More

We are looking for a full-time Software Engineer in Guildford to help develop innovative, meaningful and technically exciting games enjoyed by a diverse audience of millions. We offer a generous salary and benefits package, along with a welcoming and inclusive culture. We are Skillsearch, a recruitment company with over 30 years of experience helping people find jobs in Games, Interactive and Enterprise Systems industries worldwide. Our team of dedicated consultants works across niche technologies including Games, Virtual Reality, AR and XR, Workday, Oracle, Peoplesoft, and eCommerce, and we continue to explore other cutting-edge markets.

last updated 36 week of 2026