Senior Game Programmer.

Games Jobs Direct; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Wilmslow is seeking a Senior Game Programmer. In this role, you'll engineer game systems and mentor junior programmers. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ skills and extensive industry experience, particularly with Unreal Engine 4. You'll enjoy unique perks, including exclusive events and paid volunteer time, in a dynamic environment focused on fun and creativity.

Benefits

Exclusive events

Paid time off to volunteer

Access to well-being tools and resources

Qualifications

• Talented gameplay programmer.
• Understanding of what makes a game great.
• Able to create efficient code.

Responsibilities

• Engineer game systems to create game content.
• Work on AI systems to create networked AI.
• Write player mechanics and GUI systems.
• Code using C++.
• Evaluate code reviews.
• Mentor more junior members of the team.
• Write tests to validate the ongoing stability of work.

Skills

Gameplay programming

C++

3D maths

Physics

Systems optimisation

Game industry experience

Unreal Engine 4

Education

University degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Senior Game Programmer in Wilmslow

If you're a Game Programmer who knows what it takes to make games fun, we want to hear from you! Read on to find out more and apply to this role today...

As a Senior Game Programmer at this studio in Wilmslow, you will be taking on a multi-faceted role, focusing on making the games here the best they can be. However, you will also be taking on a mentorship role for more junior members of the programming team, performing tests, and a whole lot more!

This studio is part of a huge, iconic entertainment brand which works to bring people together through technology and storytelling. As a part of the team, you will get to enjoy exclusive events, paid time off to volunteer, access to well-being tools and resources and a whole lot more.

Senior Game Programmer responsibilities

• Engineer game systems to create game content
• Work on AI systems to create networked AI
• Write player mechanics and GUI systems
• Code using C++
• Evaluate code reviews
• Mentor more junior members of the team
• Write tests to validate the ongoing stability of work

Key requirements for this role in Wilmslow

• Talented gameplay programmer
• Understanding of what makes a game great
• Object-oriented C++ skills
• 3D maths and physics skills
• Understanding of systems optimisation
• Able to create efficient code
• Extensive games industry experience
• Experience working in Unreal Engine 4 on one or more released console game
• University degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or similar

Do you like the sound of this opportunity and think you could be a good fit? Get in touch with Ryan today on or apply using the form below now.

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Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.

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