Senior Unreal Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Unreal Programmer (Game Development): Building and optimizing game features for console and PC, both client and server, with an accent on technical design, debugging, and performance optimization. Focus on delivering large-scale features, mentoring junior staff, and upholding code quality standards.

Location: Hybrid in Leamington Spa, UK

Company

hirify.global is a world-class co-development studio founded in 2016, working with major industry partners like Blizzard, Amazon, and Microsoft on various game development projects.

What you will do

• Work on all areas of the game (client and server), contributing to coding, debugging, and optimization.
• Develop and implement features that address and enhance game objectives.
• Own the technical design and implementation of large-scale features.
• Play a key role in bug fixing and helping the team deliver milestones.
• Mentor and develop junior staff members.
• Promote and uphold studio standards for code quality, architecture, and documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years' industry experience.
• Several years' C++ experience.
• Deep understanding of Unreal and/or Unity engines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, technical design, and debugging techniques.
• Experience shipping games on various consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Switch).
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud services such as PlayFab and GameSparks.
• Experience with modern console development.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture emphasizing work-life balance, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects and help set new standards in creativity.
• Join a diverse and supportive team environment.

Hiring process

• Initial telephone interview.
• Followed by face-to-face or virtual interviews.