Deep Silver Dambuster Studios are searching for a Lead Gameplay Programmer to lead their game code department as they work on the next instalment in the acclaimed zombie action survival series, Dead Island.
Your primary responsibility is to build and manage a team who enable other departments to take gameplay features from concept to completion, realizing their vision in the required game environment and facilitating high quality gameplay.
You will spread knowledge of best practices and system architecture across the wider team. They should have an overall awareness of the needs of the game and be able to translate these into a set of systems which are flexible while meeting the high standards of engineering quality defined by the studio engineering director. You should be able to provide guidance where needed on problems that arise.
You will also be passionate and proactive about maintaining the team’s effectiveness through cultivating an environment where team members feel empowered, valued, engaged, and able to raise concerns freely. This will include mentoring and regular one on one catchups with team members– providing guidance and assistance and acting as a point of escalation/arbitration for any problems, issues, or disputes that occur.
The skills and experience you'll bring to the role...
One or more published AAA game titles in a programming leadership role
Excellent C/C++ programming skills
Leadership skills with the ability to delegate
Strong 3d maths, software engineering & problem-solving skills
The ability to identify opportunities to optimise code in order to remain within performance and memory budgets
The ability to understand and debug other programmers' code
A desire to learn new skills and build on existing abilities
Should be able to work amongst cross discipline groups in the delivery of shared goals
Effective communication skills, friendly, open minded, positive, self-motivated, proactive and the ability to direct a team and work with senior level stakeholders
Bonus points if you have...
Scripting or other modern general-purpose languages e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript
Previous experience working in a specialist area e.g. AI, Physics, Networking, Audio. Project Management knowledge
Experience of console development
Third party game engine experience
Perks and benefits include...
Relocation Assistance
Funded learning and development opportunities
Flexible working
Quarterly company funded team building events
Gym membership scheme
Free financial advice
Employee referral bonus scheme
Employee led Diversity Council and Wellbeing Committee