Game Developer (Frameworks)

Great Value Hiring; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 81,945 - 122,917; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic gaming company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Game Developer specializing in frameworks like MonoGame, libGDX, and Cocos2d-x. The successful candidate will design and optimize game scenarios and collaborate with AI researchers. Strong programming skills in C#, C++, and Java are essential. You will work in a remote, distributed team environment and will be responsible for debugging existing systems. A keen interest in AI research is a plus.

Qualifications

• Professional experience developing games with MonoGame, libGDX, or Cocos2d-x.
• Strong programming skills in C#, C++, and Java.
• Solid understanding of game architecture and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize game scenarios using frameworks.
• Collaborate with AI researchers for training environments.
• Debug and enhance existing game code.

Skills

Development with MonoGame

Development with libGDX

Development with Cocos2d-x

Programming in C#

Programming in C++

Programming in Java

Game architecture understanding

Debugging complex systems

Cross-platform development

Job description

Game Developer (Frameworks) [$80 - $120/hr]

Experience with MonoGame, libGDX, and/or Cocos2d-x is a must have

• Design, build, and optimize game scenarios utilizing MonoGame, libGDX, and/or Cocos2d-x frameworks
• Collaborate with AI researchers to develop and refine environments used for training advanced AI agents
• Translate gameplay requirements into scalable, reusable code components
• Debug and enhance existing codebases, ensuring quality, efficiency, and performance
• Document technical designs and workflows clearly to support knowledge transfer across the team
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback and sharing expertise in game framework best practices
• Effectively communicate progress and challenges through strong written and verbal skills

Good Candidature

• Professional experience developing games with MonoGame, libGDX, or Cocos2d-x
• Strong programming skills in C#, C++, and Java, with the ability to adapt to related languages and technologies
• Solid understanding of game architecture, optimization techniques, and cross-platform development
• Proven ability to collaborate in a remote, distributed team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—clear articulation is a must
• Proficiency in debugging complex systems and maintaining clean, efficient code
• Enthusiasm for leveraging game frameworks in support of AI research initiatives

Nice to Have

• Direct experience working on AI agent or machine learning projects within a gaming or simulation context
• Familiarity with the basics of AI model training and reinforcement learning environments
• Contributions to open-source projects or gaming communities