Senior Gameplay Programmer

Cloud Imperium Games Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gaming company is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will work on the groundbreaking PC space combat sim, collaborating with diverse teams to implement game features within a proprietary engine. If you are passionate about game development and want to contribute to creating extraordinary gaming experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and teamwork in a vibrant environment, and help shape the future of gaming.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing gameplay systems and features.
• Ability to work in large shared codebases and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reliable, maintainable, and bug-free code.
• Collaborate on developing gameplay systems and document technical designs.

Skills

C++

3D Mathematics

Game Development

Collaboration

Job description

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Apply locations: Manchester | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago | Job requisition id: JR100772

About Us:

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

We are a crowdfunded company with a dedicated community of backers helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. Our studios are located in Manchester, Los Angeles, Austin, and Frankfurt, fostering a relaxed, innovative, and future-oriented environment with various social groups and activities.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and talented Senior Gameplay Programmer to work on our PC space combat sim, Star Citizen. You will work in a cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems within our proprietary StarEngine, a multi-platform project that involves frequent code recompilation.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement reliable, maintainable, and bug-free code
2. Collaborate on developing gameplay systems
3. Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards
4. Document and peer review technical designs
5. Coordinate with QA to facilitate testing
6. Support internal customers with developed software
7. Stay updated on the latest software engineering practices and technologies

Ideal Candidate:

A passionate game developer experienced with:

• Proficient in C++ within large shared codebases
• Strong knowledge of 3D mathematics
• Programming game features and systems
• Collaborative team work in a co-located environment
• Explaining and presenting technical solutions to diverse teams

We welcome passionate gameplay programmers to join the ‘verse and become our latest Star Citizen!

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We are committed to cultivating a culture that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the universe we create.

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If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with enthusiastic teams, we’d love to hear from you!