Senior Programmer (C++)

Location: Cambridge, UK. Full in-studio work or hybrid work with a minimum of 3 days per week in the studio. Relocation support is available if relocation is required.

Company

hirify.global is an independent video game developer and publisher creating immersive games, including creative management simulation titles.

What you will do

• Architect and develop gameplay features and systems for Planet Coaster 2.
• Program primarily in modern C++ using the in-house Cobra engine and cross-platform game code.
• Design structured, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented technology.
• Profile and optimize systems for CPU performance and memory usage while considering scalability and long-term maintenance.
• Collaborate with programmers, discipline leads, game designers, content creators, and QA testers to tune the player experience.
• Guide junior programmers and contribute to project reviews, documentation, and technical discussions.

Requirements

• Track record of developing complex game features in released titles.
• Excellent problem-solving and programming skills using modern C++.
• Experience working in a large codebase and adapting to established development methods.
• Proficient profiling and optimization skills for CPU performance and memory usage.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines with game designers and content creators.
• Passion for video games, collaborative learning, and continued development expertise.

Nice to have

• Experience with a proprietary game engine.
• Experience providing technical direction or mentoring programmers.
• Cross-platform development experience on shipped console titles such as Xbox or PlayStation.
• Working knowledge of an entity component system.

Culture & Benefits

• Creative, collaborative, and inclusive environment focused on developing and publishing sophisticated games.
• Wellbeing initiatives supporting mental and physical health and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package with a success-based annual bonus and share option schemes.
• Private family healthcare, life assurance, flexitime working hours, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidized in-house catering, Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities.

Hiring process

• Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process upon request.
• Recruitment queries can be directed to the Talent Acquisition team.