Lead Programmer

PlayStation Network; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Molecule, a part of PlayStation Studios, is looking for a Lead Programmer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge graphics and visual effects. This role involves team management, collaboration with artists and designers, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Join a renowned company in a supportive and dynamic work environment that values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus discretionary additional days

Flexible working practices

Private health and dental insurance

Free lunches and snacks

£250 annual personal development fund

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong C++ skills and ability to write maintainable code.
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills.
• Good technical verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of graphics and VFX.
• Manage and mentor technical team members.
• Collaborate with designers to fulfill creative aspirations.

Skills

C++

Debugging

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Job description

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Lead Programmer

We are Media Molecule, a multi-award winning video game developer and a proud member of the PlayStation Studios family. We have a history of creating revolutionary games such as LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway and most recently the BAFTA Award winning Dreams. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we embark on our next adventure, defining and executing the vision for our next project and settling into our spectacular, newly refurbished studio in central Guildford. We are now searching for an experienced Lead Programmer to join our Presentation team.

Description:

Location: Our Guildford studio or hybrid.

Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and creative person, with a clear attention to detail and an excellent technical background, to lead the delivery of presentational technology within our next exciting project.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of project-specific graphics, VFX, technical art and UI.
• Provide inspirational day-to-day team management, through coaching, support and a positive team culture.
• Work with artists and designers to understand and realise their creative aspirations.
• Partner with producers to prioritise and schedule tasks and identify risks.
• Champion and help define technical best-practice within Game Technology.

Skills required:

• Excellent C++ skills with the ability to write readable/maintainable code.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Good technical verbal and written communication.

Experience required:

• Managing, mentoring and/or coaching members of a technical team.
• Collaborating with other disciplines to deliver features and/or visuals to a high level of fidelity in commercially-released games.
• Implementing, debugging and rectifying code in a multithreaded environment.

In return we offer the opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and social team, with a tip top benefits package including (but not limited to);

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance, income protection and access to a financial planning coach
• 25 days holiday and discretionary additional holiday days over summer and Christmas
• Flexible working practices (onsite, hybrid, UK remote, core hours – role dependent)
• Free lunches, snacks and refreshments on site
• Private health and dental insurance plus Online GP access
• Free PS game codes and Sony product discounts
• Gymflex discount
• £250 annual personal development fund and access to our online learning library
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Volunteering opportunities

Media Molecule is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

If you’re interested in this role but your salary requirements are above the range outlined, we’d still encourage you to apply! There could be flexibility for an exceptional candidate with the right skill set and mindset!

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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