Senior Game Programmer (Hybrid)
- Posted 04 May 2023
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationGuildford
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineGames Programming
- Reference18817
- Contact NamePaul Walker
Job description
Aardvark Swift are working with Supermassive Games in their recruitment for a Senior Game Programmer. With a dedication to delivering high-end interactive drama, they are forging a unique and thrilling path in the games industry.
Supermassive Games is an award-winning game studio, renowned for creating innovative storytelling titles. Their impressive catalogue of games includes Until Dawn, a PS4 hit that received critical acclaim and The Dark Pictures Anthology - a series of standalone horror games.
The studio has earned numerous accolades, including a BAFTA for Until Dawn and recognition from industry body TIGA. Supermassive Games also collaborates with GamesAid, other charities, and educational institutions to support good causes.
Your responsibilities…
- Engineering brand new features from basic prototypes through to robust reusable systems
- Crafting realistic and expressive characters
- Creating innovative game mechanics and smooth responsive controls for their AAA projects
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
- 5+ Years’ experience in the games industry, having contributed to one or more shipped games on PC, Console, or mobile
- Experience in C++
- Knowledge of the technical requirements for a game
- Detailed planning and consultation skills
- Solid understanding and engagement in player experience and confident reproducing it in code
It’s a bonus if you have…
- Knowledge of multiple game systems
- Strong experience with at least one game engine and associated tools
- Experience with VR or AR
- Knowledge of animation systems to create believable human performances in software
- An understanding of network coding for multiplayer game