Senior Systems Programmer (Unreal Engine)

Posted 18 July 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationDerby
Job type Permanent
DisciplineGames Programming
Reference19163
Contact NameChristopher Redgrave

Job description

We're working with a UK studio, based in the Midlands to locate an experienced Systems Programmer to design, develop, and optimize systems-level code for console platforms, with a particular focus on Unreal Engine.

You'll be working collaboratively with designers, artists, and the wider programming team to understand the system requirements and constraints.

Your responsibilities…
  • Design, develop, optimise and maintain systems-level code with a particular focus on Unreal Engine
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows and contribute to the overall technical vision of the project
  • Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to understand system requirements and constraints
  • Diagnose and fix complex systems-level issues and performance bottlenecks
  • Stay up to date with the latest console hardware, software, and Unreal Engine advancements
  • Collaborate with platform and engine vendors to ensure smooth integration and adherence to console platform requirements
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior programmers in the team
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
  • Strong proficiency using C++ with Unreal Engine
  • In-depth knowledge of hardware architectures, performance considerations, and memory restrictions
  • Solid understanding of multi-threading and networking
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
Bonus points if you have…
  • Experience using platform specific profiling tools
  • Solid understanding of games as a service (GaaS)
  • Experience shipping one or more games across multiple platforms
With this role being based on-site the studio are able to assist with relocation and will provide a bespoke relocation package.