Senior Programmer (ML Editor Engine Tools integration)

the hive; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Senior Programmer for ML Editor Engine Tools integration. You will design and integrate tools to fuse machine learning with the editor and game systems, collaborating with senior engineers across disciplines.

You will own complex features from concept to deployment, mentor teammates, review code, and drive robust tooling that enhances developer workflows in an agile, multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C++ with large, shared codebases.
• Expertise with UI frameworks such as Qt and/or MFC; architect clean, scalable interfaces.
• Solid understanding of game development tools.
• Proven track record of improving workflows through user-focused, innovative tool design.
• Experience mentoring others, conducting code reviews, and driving technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement well-engineered, reliable, scalable tools.
• Handle integration of ML with the game and its systems.
• Drive improvements across pipelines and game systems.
• Take ownership of key systems and continuously improve user experience and performance.
• Peer-review technical designs and guide best practices across the team.

Skills

C++

UI frameworks

Code reviews

Mentoring

Agile teamwork

Tools

Qt

MFC

llama.cpp

Job description

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

Senior Programmer (ML Editor Engine Tools integration)

Studio: Manchester

Category: Engineering/ Programming

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

As part of the ML Team, our Engineers are at the technological forefront of practical application of Machine Learning in Games. From the integration of the latest in Machine Learning into our Editor, over seamlessly meshing our game with on device Machine Learning, our engineers are always pushing the boundaries of technology, while working closely with all disciplines and departments.

We believe that while AI is going to play a strong role in the future, yet nothing can beat human ingenuity, so we are striving to supplement human capabilities wherever possible, to improve our colleague’s work experience and bring new, exciting and previously impossible gameplay experiences to our backers.

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.

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out: https://youtu.be/PNfA4a88RX4

What does a Senior Programmer (ML Editor Engine Tools integration) at CIG do?

• Collaborate with other senior team members and disciplines to design and implement well-engineered, reliable, scalable and robust tools, as well as handling the integration of ML with the game and its systems.
• Drive improvements across pipelines and game system by identifying internal technical and developmental risks and applying reliable and extensible solutions.
• Take ownership of key systems and work to continuously improve user experience, capabilities and performance.
• Peer-review technical designs and documentation and help guide best practices across the wider team.

What do we expect from our Senior ML Editor Engine Tools integration Programmers?

• Strong proficiency in C++ with substantial experience working in large, shared codebases.
• Expertise with UI frameworks such as Qt and/or MFC; able to architect clean, scalable interfaces.
• Solid understanding of game development tools.
• Proven track record of improving workflows through user-focused, innovative tool design.
• Experience mentoring others, conducting code reviews, and driving technical discussions.
• Ability to independently own and deliver complex features from concept through to deployment.
• Comfortable working in agile, multi-disciplinary teams and communicating effectively with non-programmers.
• Experience with setting up and extending local AI solutions, e.g. llama.cpp.

So, if you are an enthusiastic and self-starting Senior Engineer with a strong taste for the future of Machine learning,

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