Sumo Nottingham develops action and racing games for console and PC, bringing character and innovation to everything we do. We are working on multiple AAA projects with some of the biggest names in the industry, including some very well-loved franchises, and are looking for more talented developers to join our team!
Sumo Nottingham is made up of a diverse mix of fantastic people and we are working to remove obstacles that can make it difficult for certain groups to progress their careers in the games industry. We welcome applications from under-represented people in the gaming industry, including but not limited to women, members of BAME communities, older people and those from working-class backgrounds.
We are looking for a Programmer to join our current and future teams, working on exciting AAA game projects, bringing your experience in tackling tough programming problems and working alongside project leads and others to deliver on the high-level vision for our games.
You will join an experienced group of talented developers who share a passion for creating AAA quality games.
In your new role you will:
- Care about the games we are making and how they can be the best quality possible
- Write high quality code
- Work with designers to implement gameplay and user interface elements to their specifications
- Liaise with Quality Assurance to fix bugs
- Ensure stability of the development environment in conjunction with the entire development team
- Adhere to best practices, development processes, documentation and studio tech standards
- Always thinking about how we can be better
Skills & Experience
- 2-3 years industry experience
- Strong Programming skills, proficiency in C/C++
- Experience of source control systems
- Excellent debugging and optimisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- A passion for games and game technology
It would be an advantage if you have:
- At least 2 years’ experience using Unreal Engine 4
- Contributed to shipped titles on console
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or the equivalent experience.
What we offer:
- Defined Annual Bonus Scheme
- ULEV car scheme
- Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
- Flexible Working
- 21 days free-use holiday + your birthday off + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day + a duvet day + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year + Bank Holidays + extra allowance accrued for longer service
- Free dental insurance
- Life Assurance 4x Salary
- Income Protection of 75% for 5 years
- Enhanced Mat/Paternity & Adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme:
- Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health & Physio appointments
- Free financial & home buying support consultations
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Payroll Giving Scheme
- Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses
- Career Development Pathway
- Wrap Parties.
- Project Completion Awards
- Game/Creative Jams
- Big Family Events
- Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…
- Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group
- Free fruit and drinks in our studios
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Relocation Support to the UK
- Visa Sponsorship
Your career development
- Career development support through recognised discipline pathways
- 5 learning and development days to use as you choose
- Regular game jams and creative jams
- Access to a wealth of training materials from leading content providers such as Udemy, Epic, Gnomon Workshop and the GDC Vault
- Internal project showcases for knowledge sharing across Sumo Digital
- Take advantage of a big selection of titles within our Game & Book Libraries
Perks and Extras
- Long service and game completion awards
- Studio tuck shop
- Free fruit and drinks
- Cake and savoury buffets on Friday mornings
- Last Friday of the month drinks and games
- Awesome Christmas party
- Summer Family Big Day Out
Where do we stand on diversity?
At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.
We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Who are Sumo Nottingham?
We are a studio with a friendly, fun vibe, committed to maintaining our family feel culture with strong team relationships both inside and outside of work. For this reason, we call ourselves Sumo Nottingham Family or SNF for short. We genuinely care about each other and support each other through our successes and failures, through our good times and bad. When we celebrate success, we are proud to shout about it.
We take huge pride in our inclusive working environment and in making our teams happy and comfortable at work.
We thrive on our Studio traditions, including our Friday treats, our birthday celebrations, our milestone celebrations and our socials.
Everybody in the Nottingham family has a voice and all ideas are encouraged and listened to.
Where are we?
We’re just a mile outside the City Centre, ten minutes walk from the train station, with good tram and bus links. The Nottingham Cycle Superhighway is also on our doorstep as is PureGym, where we offer a free membership to staff. We also have two big supermarkets located close by, together with some fast food options, very handy for a lunchtime treat.
Nottingham is bustling, busy city of nightlife, culture, sport and stories. For the seventh year in a row, Nottingham has been awarded a Purple Flag as being recognised as one of the best nights out in the UK. It has a diverse offering of bars hidden down alleyways, under pavements, indie hotspots, cosy pubs and cocktail bars.
Visit England awarded Nottingham the Home of Sport title in 2015 and Trent Bridge International Cricket ground, the National Ice Centre, the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football grounds are all within walking distance of the studio.
We’re a cultured lot and we like to get our fix at the Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall and the world renowed Nottingham Playhouse where some of our greatest actors got their starts. The Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery has some incredible exhibits and, if you’re a history buff, take a trip to the newly refurbished hilltop Nottingham Castle and visit the Robin Hood statue whilst there.
Further afield, Wollaton Hall and Park is an amazing venue to visit and was used as a filming location for Wayne Manor in Warner Bros’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ film. We also have Sherwood Forest around 15 miles away from the city centre where you can visit the Robin Hood visitors centre and see the Major Oak.
We are so lucky that Nottingham is surrounded by glorious countryside. To the North, we are only and quick journey away from the majestic Peak District and the beautiful Vale of Belvoir sits to the East of the City.
We are confident that you’ll love not only our studio but the city and its surrounding areas.
Who are Sumo Digital?
Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.
As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.
