Deep Silver Dambuster Studios has an exciting new opportunity for an individual to lead our game code department as they work on the next instalment in the zombie action survival series, Dead Island.
The Lead Gameplay programmer’s primary responsibility is to build and manage a team who enable other departments to take gameplay features from concept to completion, realizing their vision in the required game environment and facilitating high quality gameplay.
The Lead Gameplay Programmer should spread knowledge of best practices and system architecture across the wider team. They should have an overall awareness of the needs of the game and be able to translate these into a set of systems which are flexible while meeting the high standards of engineering quality defined by the studio engineering director. The lead should provide guidance where needed on problems that arise.
The Lead should be passionate and proactive about maintaining the team’s effectiveness through cultivating an environment where team members feel empowered, valued, engaged, and able to raise concerns freely. This will include mentoring and regular one on one catch-ups with team members– providing guidance and assistance and acting as a point of escalation/arbitration for any problems, issues, or disputes that occur.
If you like the sound of the above and you are an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer or a Senior Programmer ready to step up, we want to hear from you!
Requirements:
While we know what we are looking for, it is unlikely that any one person will meet all of the criteria outlined below. You may have attributes or skills that we have not realised are crucial to our success yet so please do get in touch if you feel you have something special to offer us in this role. Give us the opportunity to decide if you are the right person for the role.
Preferably at least one published AAA game title in a programming leadership role
Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
Leadership skills with the ability to delegate
Strong 3d maths, software engineering & problem solving skills.
The ability to identify opportunities to optimise code in order to remain within performance and memory budgets.
The ability to understand and debug other programmers' code.
A desire to learn new skills and build on existing abilities.
Should be able to work amongst cross discipline groups in the delivery of shared goals.
Great communication skills, friendly, open minded, positive, self-motivated, proactive and the ability to direct a team and work with senior level stakeholders.
A genuine interest in playing games.
Nice to Have
Scripting or other modern general purpose languages. E.g. C#, Python, Javascript.
Previous experience working in a specialist area. E.g. AI, Physics, Networking, Audio. Project Management knowledge
Experience of console development.
Third party game engine experience.
Our Hiring Process
Submit your CV for review by our Engineering and HR Departments
If successfully shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a 90 minute code test
Upon passing the test, you will be invited for an interview with the Studio Engineering Director and at least one member of the Engineering Leadership team
What we can offer you:
An industry competitive salary.
A creative and collaborative work environment with genuine opportunities to progress within the studio.
Cutting edge development environment with access to the latest technologies.
Funded learning and development opportunities.
An experienced, passionate and diverse team.
An exciting high-profile project.
A vibrant, modern and well-serviced city centre location.
Gym membership scheme.
Free financial advice.
Salary sacrifice based workplace pension scheme.
Annual pay reviews.
Employee referral bonus scheme.
Group life assurance policy.
Cycle to work scheme.
Relocation assistance.
And a whole host of other soft benefits that help make Dambuster such a great place to work:
Flexible start and end times to the working day.
Support and encouragement to participate in outreach opportunities.
Twice yearly studio funded team building events.
Employee Assistance Program.
Regular performance and development appraisals.
Weekly events such as breakfast Monday, coffee Wednesday and pastry Friday.
Monthly project and studio updates.
Seasonal events such as Halloween, Easter and the countdown to Xmas with charity bake sales, raffles and costume competitions for those who wish to participate.
Annual Christmas party and family focused summer BBQ.
Free fruit & soft drinks.
Peer nominated SuperStar of the month award.
