Climax Studios is hiring a
Senior Lead Programmers

Summary

The job is for a Senior/Lead Programmer to work remotely on a console game project at Climax Studios. The role involves designing and developing key game systems, mentoring junior team members, and leading and guiding various aspects of the game.

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
• Extensive Unreal experience
• 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 successfully within a dev team team, with at least one published commercial game under your belt

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
• Mentor junior members of the team
• Lead and guide key systems and areas of the game, inspiring teams and effectively communicating with clients when required

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