Lead/Senior Programmer

Chinese Room; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK games studio is seeking a skilled software developer to assist with the design and development of core gameplay and systems. The role involves writing high-quality code, collaborating with the technical director, and documenting best practices. Ideal candidates should have strong C++ skills and senior-level experience in Unreal Engine 5. The studio offers a relaxed and creative atmosphere in Brighton by the beach.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing gameplay systems and supporting tools.
• Experience at a senior level of development in Unreal Engine 5.
• Ability to apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the code leadership with design and development of core gameplay systems.
• Encourage best code design practices within the code team.
• Author documents for technical designs and best practices.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine 5

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Development tools

Job description

Overview

You\'ll assist the code leadership with the design and development of the core gameplay and game systems. As well as being able to write high-quality source code, you\'ll encourage best code design practices within the code team. You\'ll be working closely with the Studio Technical Director & Lead Programmer to develop and refine the technologies we use to create great content. You\'ll also author documents for technical designs and best practices for use by the rest of the team, and plan work and meet deadlines designated for team projects. As a seasoned software developer, you understand the creative processes involved in designing and maintaining good code.

Requirements

• You have a deep knowledge of current development tools and can learn and adapt to new systems quickly. You\'re able to dig deep and have a proven track record of developing gameplay systems and supporting tools.
• You can think critically and can apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues, a great problem solver that can jump into the code base to help fix the nastiest of bugs.
• You\'re also a great communicator and love working as part of a team where you play an active role in helping shape the game and its development.
• You\'ve got top-notch C++ skills, experience at a senior level of development in Unreal Engine 5, and a passion turning complex code challenges into amazing gameplay experiences.

About the Studio

The Chinese Room is an award-winning games studio based in Brighton, UK. We are internationally recognised as pioneers of storytelling with a flair for creating atmospheric, rich and imaginative games. Our titles include Dear Esther, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, So Let Us Melt, Everybody\'s Gone to the Rapture, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. We work on original games and select IPs using Unreal Engine 5, and are looking for world-class coders to join these exciting developments. The studio is located in central Brighton, with access to the beach, South Downs, and convenient transport links. Our environment is relaxed and collaborative, with opportunities for every team member to contribute.