Senior Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Programmer (Gamedev): Working on a variety of programming disciplines including gameplay, core tech, UI, animation, physics on proprietary or commercial engines targeting multiple platforms with an accent on high-performance code and system ownership. Focus on collaborating with global teams, leading small sub-teams, implementing and optimizing features, and ensuring delivery to high standards.

Hybrid (3 days per week in studio: Wednesday, Thursday and one other day): Daresbury (Cheshire) or Newcastle (Tyne & Wear), UK

Company

hirify.global is at the forefront of videogame technology, part of Keywords Studios Group, delivering co-development services to AAA clients on projects like EA SPORTS FC, Hogwarts Legacy and The Witcher 3.

What you will do

• Work across programming disciplines like gameplay, core tech, low-level, UI, tools on various engines and platforms.
• Write high-standard performant code, profile, optimize and collaborate with QA.
• Plan, implement, review and test code and systems with internal and global teams.
• Gather requirements, write technical documentation and own work updates to leads and designers.
• Lead small sub or feature teams and participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing.
• Continually update skills and support junior teammates.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience
• Multiple languages including C++ expertise
• Professional experience in at least two engines: Unreal, Unity, Frostbite, Proprietary
• Ownership of systems/features in gameplay, UI, physics, networking, animation, core tech etc.
• Experience with IDEs, source control
• Confident supporting juniors, strong teamwork and communication

Nice to have

• Released games
• Console/mobile development
• Full development cycle, porting, remasters/remakes
• Tools development, build/infrastructure
• Sub-team leadership, profiling

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra for service
• Company pension, private medical insurance (BUPA including dental), eye care
• Flexible hours, anti-crunch policy, income protection, discretionary bonus
• Free parking, tech/bike/console scheme, socials, lunches, events
• Breakout areas with games, BBQ, snacks

Hiring process

• First interview by video call
• Second interview on-site