Here at Aardvark Swift, we’re working with Guildford based DPS Games to find a Principal Programmer to work on a new truly unique project. A gorgeous AAA Free to Play PC game that is being built based on player feedback!
This project will be self-published by DPS and backed by one of the biggest publishers of FTP games in the world. DPS’s leadership are industry veterans, and they're building a great studio culture in the best studio space in Guildford.
As a Principal Programmer you’ll work on gameplay systems along with colleagues in the Gameplay Programming team and Designers to implement various gameplay features.
You’ll fit into a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community, creating and being responsible for the crucial communication between player and game, sharing your hard-earned knowledge with colleagues.
Your responsibilities…
Develop gameplay features and systems in close collaboration with other disciplines
Prove out gameplay ideas by working with Designers during the prototype stage to hone the gameplay
Work closely with your Lead Programmer to mentor and train less experienced programmers on the team
Be the vanguard for improvements in the Tech department
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Experienced in developing networked multiplayer games
Solid C++ skills
Strong mentoring/management skills
Unreal 4 development experience
PC and current gen console development experience
A love of working in cross-discipline feature teams
Effective communication skills in English
Desirable extras include experience of…
Working with highly distributed teams
Operating a live free-to-play game service
Multiple areas of code; including AI, physics, networking, optimization, etc
Perks and benefits include...
5 weeks of annual leave per year
Extensive wellbeing perks including mental health days, a dedicated well-being room, and a team of mental health first aiders and professional counselling
Health Insurance (including family coverage)
Life Insurance
Pension contributions
Career development and education opportunities within the company
Employee discounts and a personal gaming account
Company events
Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, and a bespoke D&D table!
Dog-friendly office with an onsite canteen and an endless supply of snacks and drinks
