Senior Gameplay Programmer - Space Combat (C++)

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our Star Citizen project and work on StarEngine. You will design, implement, and refine gameplay features in a large, multi-platform engine, collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality space combat experiences.

The role requires passion for games, strong C++ skills, and the ability to explain technical solutions to teammates. Join a global studio pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.

Qualifications

• Experience with C++ in a large shared codebase.
• Strong knowledge of 3D mathematics.
• Experience programming game features and systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++

3D math

Gameplay systems

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our Star Citizen project and work on StarEngine. You will design, implement, and refine gameplay features in a large, multi-platform engine, collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality space combat experiences.

The role requires passion for games, strong C++ skills, and the ability to explain technical solutions to teammates. Join a global studio pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.