Python Tools Programmer

Supermassive Games; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Guildford is seeking a skilled developer to create Python tools for content creators. The role involves collaborating with technical peers, addressing feedback, and planning large deliverables. Candidates should have experience in developing content creation tools in Python, debugging DCC applications, and managing version control systems. A professional attitude towards support is crucial. The studio offers excellent benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

Medicash assistance

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Income Protection

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Experience developing complex content creation tools in Python, including requirements gathering, design, and implementation.
• Professional attitude towards support with high-quality documentation.
• Beneficial experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprint scripting.

Responsibilities

• Creating technical designs and collaborating with peers to address feedback.
• Planning deliverables and breaking them down into manageable tasks.
• Responding to bug reports and working closely with game teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Python tools development

Debugging in DCC Applications

Managing dependencies

Version control systems (Perforce, Git)

Unreal Engine experience

Automation in DCC tools

Job description

Overview

Working with a small team to develop Python tools for content creators on game teams. Documenting tool usage and supporting game teams in adoption of new systems. Meeting regularly with stakeholders to report on progress and receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Creating technical designs for solutions and collaborating with technical peers to address feedback.
• Planning large deliverables, breaking them down into smaller tasks and providing time estimates.
• Responding to bug reports or support requests, working closely with colleagues on game teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and owning complex content creation tools and pipelines in Python, from end to end - requirements gathering, design and planning, implementation, support and iteration.
• Experience debugging Python tools in DCC Applications.
• Experience with managing dependencies and testing compatibility between product versions.
• Experience with version control systems such as Perforce or Git.
• Professional attitude towards support, including face-to-face support, progress updates and high-quality documentation.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine, Blueprint scripting, Unreal's Python API and/or C++ coding would be beneficial.
• Experience automating content creator workflows in DCC tools (Maya, MotionBuilder etc.) would be beneficial.

Company & Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave (3 of which are used when we close the studio for our end of year break)
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
• Medicash assistance (Including dental and optician support)
• Life Assurance (6 x annual salary)
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection
• Enhanced Family Leave (maternity and paternity pay)

Supermassive Games have produced some of the most recognisable and compelling storytelling titles in the world of AAA games. The BAFTA-winning Until Dawn, the cinematic masterclass of The Dark Pictures Anthology, the multi-award winning The Quarry, the action-packed rollercoaster horror VR titles Switchback VR and Rush of Blood to the world of Little Nightmares, and many more!