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Freejam, developers of the online multiplayer game Robocraft, is now looking for a Senior Unity Programmer to join our growing team to build our new ambitious online free to play title Techblox. Our game is developed using cutting edge technologies, including Unity DOTS and Havok Physics. This is a full time, permanent, in-studio role based in Portsmouth, UK. We can sponsor visas if required.

Responsibilities

  • Work together with the rest of the team to bring new features to life

  • Write polished, readable and maintainable code

  • Create and integrate development tools and testing procedures

  • Write optimised code considering CPU, GPU, memory and network requirements

  • Support\mentor junior programmers

Requirements

  • An excellent understanding of game architecture and good programming practices

  • Have shipped at least one substantial game title

  • Advanced C# programming/Debugging/Profiling skills

  • Excellent understanding of data structures and related algorithms

  • Excellent maths skills

  • Experience with native programming

  • An understanding of Entity Component System architecture is useful

  • A Computer Science degree or a similar equivalent

Bonus points

  • Physic engines related knowledge

  • GPU programming related knowledge

  • Network programming related knowledge

  • Strong experience with ECS programming

Benefits

Freejam is a fully indie team, we shape our destiny. We decide game features, what platforms we release on, what dates we release on, how we promote and market our games, what business models we choose to follow, our prices, everything. It is fun and very rewarding to be the master of your own game development destiny. This is the freedom that being properly independent brings and this is what Freejam is all about.

Even if we are a small company, we’re able to offer good benefits including flexible working hours, an ambitious, ego-free and relaxing environment. Further perks include days out/pub meet up when possible and, of course, our legendary Christmas parties.

Freejam is currently in the amazing position of building a brand new project and we’re looking for like-minded people who can help shape it.

Diversity

Freejam is aware that sometimes minorities are under-represented in the game development industry. We welcome applications from people from all under-represented groups.

About Portsmouth

Freejam is based in Portsmouth, UK.

Portsmouth is a historic naval city, now recognized for its university, on the south coast of England with good transport links to London.