Senior Gameplay Programmer - Hybrid (Cross-Platform)

Frontier; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexitime

Cycle to Work

Private healthcare

Social activities

In-house catering

Free bike servicing

Job summary

Frontier in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join Planet Coaster 2. You will program primarily in C++, work with our Cobra engine, and help deliver high-quality, cross-platform experiences.

You will collaborate with designers, QA and other programmers, mentor juniors, and contribute to long-term maintainable systems. The role offers relocation support and a hybrid in-studio schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex game features in released titles.
• Strong C++ programming skills and modern techniques.
• Experience with large codebases and maintainable architectures.
• Proficient profiling and optimisation for CPU and memory.
• Ability to collaborate across designers, QA and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop game features and systems.
• Collaborate with team members and discipline leads.
• Design and implement efficient, well-documented code.
• Ensure usability, scalability, and long-term maintenance.
• Guide junior programmers and provide code feedback.
• Create and maintain project-wide documentation.
• Participate in project reviews and meetings.

Skills

C++

Gameplay programming

Large codebase

Profiling & optimisation

Cross-discipline collaboration

Problem solving

Self-improvement

Tools

Cobra engine

Job description

Frontier in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join Planet Coaster 2. You will program primarily in C++, work with our Cobra engine, and help deliver high-quality, cross-platform experiences.

You will collaborate with designers, QA and other programmers, mentor juniors, and contribute to long-term maintainable systems. The role offers relocation support and a hybrid in-studio schedule.