Senior Gameplay Programmer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Programmer (GameDev): Designing and iterating on animation-driven gameplay systems for an unannounced co-op shooter with an accent on player input responsiveness, character movement, and overall game feel. Focus on supporting animation implementation, refining timing, and debugging complex gameplay and animation issues within a large codebase.

Location: Hybrid, based out of studios in Oxford or Warwick, UK. Must have permanent right to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship available. Relocation package available to the UK.

Company

hirify.global is an independent developer and publisher of video games, films, board games, books, and comics, known for titles like Judge Dredd.

What you will do

• Act as the primary gameplay contact for the animation team, supporting animation implementation for players, enemies/NPCs, and interactive objects.
• Design, implement, and iterate on animation-driven gameplay systems such as movement, traversal, combat, and interactions.
• Collaborate closely with Animation, Design, and Tech to refine responsiveness, timing, and game feel through iteration and playtesting.
• Take ownership of animation-focused gameplay features, identifying areas for improvement and proactively driving quality.
• Implement, extend, and optimise gameplay code, working within a large, existing codebase.
• Debug complex gameplay and animation issues, balancing visual quality, performance, and production constraints.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Gameplay Programmer, with hands-on experience working on at least one shipped console or PC title.
• Excellent C++ programming skills.
• Proven experience implementing or supporting animation systems in gameplay.
• A genuine passion for games, animation, and making experiences feel as good as they can.
• Familiarity with animation state machines, blend trees, or animation-driven gameplay logic.
• Must have permanent right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience working on shooters, action, or melee-focused games.

Culture & Benefits

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan (including dental and vision), Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover.
• Enhanced Family Leave, Interest Free, Tax-Free loans, and Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• EAP and a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support.
• Open, friendly, and creative atmosphere with complete creative freedom over titles.
• Support for physical and Mental Well-being, emphasizing work-life balance.