Our Mission

Radical Forge is a growing creative powerhouse based in North East England. Starting as two people looking to build something special, we have grown relentlessly, working on a wide variety of well known released titles as well as a range of internal IP projects.

Your Mission

You will work with the server engineering team in the implementation and refinement of backend game systems throughout the development cycle of the project. You will also collaborate with designers and other engineers whilst working directly with messaging and database frameworks to provide base-level functionality for feature development.

Ideal Applicant

You will feel suited for this position if you enjoy creating automated solutions for a wide variety of tasks and challenges, as well as a passion for working out how clients connect to the backend. You will enjoy context-switching quickly from troubleshooting to implementation and back again while working in a dynamic environment, as well as being capable of handling both unplanned short days and extended days to ensure the service works as required.

Skills Summary

You will be the perfect candidate if you are proficient in C++ and experienced with network game client/server architecture, meaning solid attention to detail is a must-have. Additionally, strong communication skills are essential along with the ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code, as well as expertise in debugging.

We will require all applicants to have a pre-existing right to work in the UK/EU.

Remote working is only available for those based in the UK/EU with a right to work in the UK/EU.

Interested in the job but don't feel you match the criteria? If you feel passionate about this role or joining the Radical Forge team we would still like to hear from you! We value our company culture, and we’re always looking for creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds to join our team!

Perks of the Job

Employee Health Benefits

We provide employees with access to multiple health care schemes upon successfully completing probation.

Flexible Working

We offer a flexible work schedule with hybrid remote work options. We also aim to close the studio for two weeks at Christmas gratis.

Open & Honest

We value your journey as much as our own. Therefore we like to keep our employees in the loop every quarter about where we are heading as a studio and what's happening behind the scenes.

Equal Opportunities Promise

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status or veteran status. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.