Dovetail are searching for a Senior Software Engineer to join their fishing franchise; producing awesome products like Bassmaster 2022!
Their staff can be based “where they do their best work” - meaning you'll have the option to work from either their HQ or from home. The studio is situated in a river-front building in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK.
They are growing fast, developing games using cutting-edge technology and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series S/X.
You will work under the Director and alongside other engineers on the team. The Senior Software Engineer will take a leading role in tackling complex tasks and provide quality solutions, considering performance and maintenance.
Your role and responsibilities will include...
Prototyping and implementing new features
Determining technical solutions to creating design requirements
Working closely with leads on art, design and production teams
Providing insight to anticipate technical/workflow issues and provide solutions
Optimising and maintaining the existing code base
Offering support and mentoring to Junior Engineers
Considering high level topics and outlining solution designs that other engineers may implement
The skills and experience you'll need...
A proficiency with C++
Minimum 2 years of professional development in the videogames industry
A background in simulation games
Either PC/Windows, Xbox One and/or PS4 development expertise
Credited as at least Senior Software Engineer on at least 1 AAA title
A familiarity working with middleware engine
Project Management skillset
Ability to set up systems and procedures
Some of the benefits of working with Dovetail include...
An environment where you will be challenged but supported
Industry leading work-life balance
Developing games across multiple platforms using cutting edge technology
Competitive salary and benefits
Pension scheme
My Rewards benefits package including health cash plan, cycle to work, eyecare and tec.
Free parking
Free fruit, tea & coffee and a stocked pantry
Access to funded fitness events and health checks
Regular social and sporting activities, including charity fundraising
