Senior Unreal Gameplay Programmer

1010 Games; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join their team in Warrington. The role involves programming game systems, mentoring junior programmers, and working closely with other departments. Candidates should have strong expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine, along with a track record of shipped games. The studio fosters a people-first culture with a flexible working environment and comprehensive benefits, including 33 days of holiday and a health and wellbeing package.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working environment

Zero crunch time

33 days holiday

Health and Wellbeing package

Enhanced pension scheme

Company-wide bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Professional experience programming in C++ within the games industry.
• Strong Unreal Engine Knowledge.
• Multiple shipped games, including Unreal Engine titles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple game systems including AI, combat, player mechanics.
• Mentor junior and mid-level programmers with technical implementations.
• Work closely with other programmers to bring game ideas to life.

Skills

C++ programming

Unreal Engine

Problem-solving

Game mechanics programming

Job description

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About Us

10:10 Games is an independent development studio based in the heart of Warrington, UK. 10:10 Games saw its first release in 2024 with Funko Fusion and is now gearing up for future growth with new and exciting IPs.

At 10:10 Games, we have anchored a people first culture into our studio where our team are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are building development pathways that allow us to help everyone reach the next stage of their career with our internal promotion opportunities. Having regular progression catch ups with your manager lets us always have your learning and development aspirations as a prime focus.

We also value transparency, collaboration and genuinely care about everyone's feedback within our studio. We therefore have fortnightly company-wide stand ups and regular check in meetings with each team to ensure we are maintaining this promise.

We have a passionate Outreach programme that we love everyone to get involved with! We have already partnered with Women in Games, Grads in Games, Into Games and more. We are an inclusive studio that believe strongly in opening the doors into the industry, so we provide opportunities within local universities, colleges and schools through our work experience, internships and apprenticeships.

We are growing our team rapidly over the next few months, so this is an amazing opportunity to come and join our people-first culture and be part of our exciting expansion!

As an equal opportunity employer at 10:10 Games we treat all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic.

About The Role

10:10 Games is looking for an experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer proficient with Unreal Engine. This is your opportunity to join an established team primed for growth working on our upcoming projects while still in the early stages of development.

What You'll Do

• Working under the direction of the Technical Director and Lead Programmer, you will be responsible for multiple game systems including AI, combat, player mechanics, environmental mechanics and more.
• You will work closely with the other programmers and other departments to bring game ideas to life.
• You will mentor junior and mid-level programmers, aiding them with technical implementations, debugging and code reviews.
• You will promote and demonstrate how to write efficient game systems.

What We're Looking For

• Professional experience programming in C++ within the games industry.
• Strong Unreal Engine Knowledge.
• Multiple shipped games, including Unreal Engine titles.
• A talent for programming gameplay and mechanics, with a clear understanding of what makes games feel fun.
• A problem solver able to quickly understand existing systems, debug any problem and provide creative solutions.
• The ability to work independently, as well as with other programmers and non-technical disciplines.
• Experience with console development.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid/flexible working environment
• Zero crunch time
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Health and Wellbeing package (Private health insurance, EAP, long-term illness cover)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Company-wide bonus scheme