Senior Engine Programmer - remote UK

Keen Software House; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Senior Engine Programmer to develop the next generation of their VRAGE3 engine. This role offers the flexibility of remote work from anywhere in the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive programming experience, particularly in C#, and a passion for gaming and technology. Join a friendly, international team and contribute to exciting projects while enjoying generous benefits like unlimited vacation and sick days.

Benefits

Unlimited home office

5 weeks of vacation

Unlimited sick days

Company breakfasts and events

Dedicated time for studying

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience required.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Experience with test-driven development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing the VRAGE3 engine.
• Mentoring less experienced team members.

Skills

C#

Windows development

Performance profiling

Time management

Creativity

Education

University degree in computer science

Tools

C++

Job description

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We are looking for top talent. We are searching for a highly skilled Senior Engine Programmer. You would be developing state-of-the-art systems for the new generation of the VRAGE3 engine being developed for our new title Space Engineers 2. This new generation of VRAGE has been redesigned from scratch to be highly parallelized, data-oriented, featuring a next-generation voxel system, GPU-driven pipeline, and ray tracing. You'll be part of the VRAGE team, working closely with game programmers and designers to help them achieve their creative vision.

This position is based in Prague, Czech Republic, where our company's headquarters is located. However, you can work remotely with us from anywhere.

Requirements:

• Skilled and experienced programmer (5+ years)
• Proficient with Windows development
• Very good knowledge and experience with C#
• Ability to apply results from low-level performance and memory profiling
• Intermediate English
• Responsible, well-organized, good time management
• Friendly, curious, creative
• Don't be a C-player

Considered a plus:

• University degree with a focus on computer science
• Knowledge of C++
• Experience developing your own engine
• Experience in designing and maintaining desktop applications
• Experience with test-driven development
• Advanced math and physics knowledge
• Interest in science and space research
• Avid gamer

Responsibilities:

• Developing VRAGE3 engine – optimizing, implementing new features or whole systems
• Mentoring less experienced team members

We offer:

• International team
• A friendly environment without a corporate approach
• Work on already very successful games
• Incentive system benefits – bonuses
• Modern and comfortable offices in Prague (Orangeria – https://oranzerie.cz/) with coffee, tea, healthy snacks, and much more!
• Unlimited home office
• Possibility of (fully) remote cooperation, or a relocation package
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Unlimited sick days
• Company breakfasts and other company events (BBQ, parties, workshops, etc.)
• Dedicated time for studying

Curious about your future Team Leader? Meet Daniel Ilha!

Learn more about our in-house engine VRAGE3 and its challenges from our Technical Director Jan Hloušek:

Selection process:

• Collecting all documents and completing the entry form
• Screening and evaluating all received documents
• Programming task (completed at home)
• Task evaluation
• Interview with the Team Leader, Technical Director, and HR
• Reference check
• Discussion with Coach & Development Specialist
• Job offer

If you like challenging work, seek autonomy, enjoy having impact and responsibility, and want to work in a friendly environment with colleagues who inspire you, please apply with your CV and link to your GitHub repository and/or excerpt of your latest source code.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Computer Games