Media, Broadcast & Content
Senior Gameplay Programmer
Mid Level
London, United Kingdom
hybrid
Full time
Digital, Product & TechEngineering & Development
Job description
About the Role
Rocksteady Studios is looking to add to its family of permanent staff and is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Gameplay Programmer ready for the challenge of producing a AAA title. The role involves working on core gameplay systems including combat and enemy AI, writing code to implement gameplay features to a high quality, and providing creative solutions to challenging problems. The programmer will work closely with team members from all disciplines and support Production with backlog review, task estimation, and Jira ticket management.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on core gameplay systems including combat and enemy AI.
- Write code to implement gameplay features to a high quality.
- Provide creative solutions to challenging problems.
- Drive and implement new core gameplay features through all stages of production: design, scheduling, implementation and polish.
- Give constructive and proactive input into the development of new features and the iteration of existing ones.
- Work closely with team members from all disciplines, communicating technical concepts and requirements in a way that facilitates smooth workflow and keeps people informed of both risks and opportunities.
- Be a positive, active, and contributing team member.
- Offer advice and suggestions for improving the development process.
- Support Production with backlog review, task estimation, and Jira ticket management.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Advanced understanding of C++.
- Advanced understanding of the main gaming platforms and the requirements needed to develop software for them.
- Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title.
- Strong, demonstrable videogame design skills.
- Good understanding of game technology principles.
- Must be a team player and know the importance of listening to others.
- Avid enthusiast for games on all platforms.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Unreal Engine experience.
Workplace
- Hybrid work model combining remote and in-office work, following current company policy and to be agreed with Line Manager.
- Subject to applicable laws, Skydance/Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice.
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