Lead Gameplay Programmers
The Multiplayer Guys are looking for experienced Lead Gameplay Programmers with strong commercial experience of developing games with extensive experience of leading teams. We are working on some of the coolest games on the planet right now, with new projects flooding into the studio, including the world biggest multiplayer game and a next generation console MMO RPG.
Reports to: Technical Director
Location: In our studios in Nottingham or London are ideal, remote working will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement functionality for AAA external clients
- Responsible for implementation in a number of areas including but not limited to gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, Core Tech
- Lead a small team of Programmers/Senior Programmers, ensuring exceptional level of service to our clients
- Identify and highlight any potential risks in the solutions that are being worked on
- Solve problems through the application of sound software engineering principles
- Continuously work to minimise technical and maintenance issues
- Champion quality in The Multiplayer Guys and our clients development process
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A strong programmer with professional experience in games
- Experience in leading a small team on a number of published games with at least one as Lead
- Experience with current-gen consoles like PS4 and Xbox One
- Excellent C++ programming skills
- Knowledge of Unreal (UE4), Unity and other proprietary engines is preferable
- Experience with multiplayer game development is required
- Experience with smart or mobile devices would be a plus
- Attention to detail with a strong ability to analyse and comprehend direction
- Awesome technical insight and a finisher of technical tasks on time
- A good communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique
- Excellent problem solving, debugging and optimisation skills
- Be a gamer!
Rewards & Benefits
- Flexible Working
- Equity
- Private Medical Insurance (including Dental)
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Travel Loan
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Eye Care
Why Join Us?
The Multiplayer Guys are a vibrant games company, and you’ll see some of the biggest games on the planet in our offices. You’ll be joining us at an stage where we continue to grow rapidly, and you can be pivotal to our success, helping us build a world leading specialist multiplayer development company. If this role excites you we would love to talk to you!
Please ping us a mail via our website or email us at findus[at]themultiplayerguys.com.