Climax Studios is hiring a
Games Programmer

Summary

Climax Studios is seeking a creative Games Programmer with at least 2 years of commercial experience for a full-time, permanent position in Liverpool. The role involves designing and developing key game systems, collaborating with teams, and gaining knowledge of new technology. Benefits include an excellent holiday package, regular social events, fresh fruit and snacks, a friendly work environment, ongoing training, discounts, insurance packages, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, eye-care vouchers, dog-friendly studio, coffee machine, in-house clubs, and regular team events.

Requirements

• A degree in computer science or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years commercial games programming experience
• Experience of the full game development lifecycle
• Design and content team collaboration experience
• Advanced C++ programming skills
• Solid experience with Unreal 4/5
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organisation skills and an enthusiastic team worker
• A logical thinker with strong analytical skills
• Excellent Maths
• A real passion for games programming
• Experience working within a team

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design and development of key game systems
• Rapidly gain in-depth knowledge of new technology and development practices
• Develop standard methodologies and effectively communicate these to other team members and disciplines
• Bring technical expertise and experience to the challenges of game development
• Effectively profile and optimise game systems

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
• Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers
• Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us
• Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio
• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events