Senior Gameplay Programmer

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our starship combat space sim team. You will implement features and systems inside StarEngine, collaborating with fellow engineers, designers, and QA to create a compelling player experience.

As part of a cross-disciplinary squad, you will push the boundaries of game tech, optimize code, review designs, and stay current with industry practices while contributing to a landmark space adventure project.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ within a large, shared codebase.
• Strong knowledge of 3D mathematics.
• Experience designing and implementing gameplay features and systems.
• Able to work well in a co-located, collaborative team environment.
• Able to explain technical solutions to programmers and non-programmers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement well-engineered, reliable, maintainable, and bug-free code.
• Collaborate with team members to develop gameplay systems.
• Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards.
• Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers.
• Work with QA, providing information needed to test developed code.
• Provide support to internal customers for developed software.
• Keep up to date on state-of-the-art software engineering methods and technologies.

Skills

C++

3D mathematics

Gameplay programming

Job description

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 video game history.

Cloud Imperium Games is looking for a skilled and talented Senior Gameplay Programmer to work on our exciting PC space combat sim, Star Citizen! The Senior Gameplay Programmer will work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems within our own StarEngine. Our engine, StarEngine, is a multi-million line multi-platform project. Every programmer is recompiling the code base multiple times a day.

What do our Senior Gameplay Programmers do?

• Design and implement well-engineered, reliable, maintainable, and bug-free code
• Collaborate with team members to develop various gameplay systems
• Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards
• Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers
• Work with QA, providing the information needed to fully test developed code
• Provide support to internal customers for developed software
• Keep up to date on state-of-the-art software engineering methods, practices, and technologies

What does a good Senior Gameplay Programmer look like to us?

A true passion for making games is a must, and we would also like it if you:

• Are comfortable working with C++ in a large, shared codebase.
• Have a good knowledge of 3D mathematics.
• Have experience with programming game features and systems.
• Work well in a co-located yet collaborative team environment.
• Can explain and present technical solutions to both programmers and team members from other disciplines.
• We are always keen to hear from passionate gameplay programmers, so join the 'verse and become our latest Star Citizen!

CIG Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.