Free Radical Design are looking for a Senior Tools Programmer to work on the highly anticipated new TimeSplitters game.
Headed up by industry veterans, Free Radical Design are back and working on the much loved TimeSplitters IP, bringing a new title to delight and entertain gamers around the world.
Free Radical Design offers a dynamic and creative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects with a talented team. The studio has a reputation for technological innovation and bring an extremely high standard of professionalism to game development in a fun and inclusive environment.
Your responsibilities…
Collaborate with your team to solve problems together throughout any department
Write and follow technical specs to write effectively for documentation, being concise and organised, and making use of imagery and reference where appropriate to convey information
Estimate work timelines and communicate with production
Promote and develop best practices across the team
Develop and maintain a healthy creative team culture throughout the business
Liaise with production on task assignments, and scheduling for the team
Have ownership and responsibility for deliverables
Identify the training needs of your team and mentor less experienced members
Work cross-discipline to help build a holistic view of the project and its requirements
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Proficient in using Unreal Engine and C++
Competent Unreal Engine Blueprint ability which includes an understanding of bug-finding tools and methods
Excellent understanding of software design and how to structure re-usable blocks of code
Area of specialism within Unreal Engine such as AI, animation, networking, gameplay, tools, graphics, backend, engine
Ability to plan and estimate work across the team for large scale tasks
Perks and benefits include…
Relocation support
Enhanced parental pay and leave
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Candidate referral bonus
Company outings and free refreshments in the office
Free Radical Design requires the successful candidate to be based in the United Kingdom, for overseas candidates, sponsorship support may be offered considering the role and that the candidate can satisfy the eligibility criteria of the UK Visa and Immigration service.
