Rocksteady - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Description

SENIOR GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER

Rocksteady Studios is looking to add to its family of permanent staff. We are looking for an exceptionally talented senior gameplay programmer who is ready for the challenge of producing a AAA title. This role involves working on core gameplay systems including combat and enemy AI.

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for driving and implementing new core gameplay features through all stages of production: design, scheduling, implementation and polish.
• Give constructive and proactive input into the design of new features and the iteration of existing ones.
• To work closely with other team members from all disciplines, communicating technical concepts and requirements in a way that facilitates smooth workflow.
• Be a positive, active, and contributing team member.
• Offer advice and suggestions for improving the development process.
• To be proactive and help with problem solving.

• Advanced understanding in C/C++.
• An advanced understanding of the main gaming platforms and the requirements needed to develop software on them.
• Unreal Engine experience an advantage.

• Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title.
• Strong, demonstrable video game design skills.
• A good understanding of game technology principles.
• Experience defining, designing, implementing, and supporting production process for creative software teams.
• Must be a team player and know the importance of listening to others.
• An avid enthusiast for games on all platforms.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Private family medical care
• Private family dental care
• Excellent pension scheme
• Excellent annual bonus scheme
• £1,000 to £5,000 Finder’s fee for helping recruitment
• 25 days of paid holiday + 8 public holidays per year
• 2 days off per year to support a charity of your choice
• Studio closes between Xmas and New Year (Discretionary)
• Comprehensive Relocation Support
• Tons of studio clubs to help you get to know people:
• Gym, Comic book, War gaming, Board games, Home brewing, Chess, New Parents, Photography
• Yoga 5x per week at lunchtimes in our mocap room
• Football 2x per week at lunchtimes
• Life Drawing 1x per week in the evening
• World class training speakers hosted on-site
• Access to multiple online training websites
• Access to entire DC back catalogue on Comixology
• Monthly team meals/outings
• On-site subsidised Masseuse
• Quarterly salary & promotion reviews
• Monthly 1on1s with your Line Manager
• Yearly Line Manager & Studio Peer Performance review process
• Film nights in our Mocap theatre
• Subsidised gym in the office complex
• Invites to WB films in their London private cinema before their release date
• Discounts to WB goodies i.e. HBO, WB films, TV, Harry Potter tour
• Staff only merchandise store
• State of the art office with the entire 220+ dev team in 1 open-plan room
• Free vending machine snacks, fruit, juices and soft drinks
• National Rail Season Ticket Travel Loan
• Discounted bicycle equipment to encouraging biking to work
• Employee Support Assistance Programme (Free personal counselling and guidance support)
• Free Eye Test & Discounted Glasses