Specific requirements for this role:

This is an opportunity to get on the inside of an established middleware implementation and continue to push performance and effects through a fully integrated real time development environment.

Expectations:

• Working with technology programmers to develop in-house tools and engine technology
• Profiling, performance-analysis and performance tuning
• Testing, debugging and revision of new or legacy engine systems
• Support and maintain existing tools as required
• Contributing innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
• Supervise design and maintenance of build and testing procedures

Essential Qualities:

• Strong C/C++ skills with extensive programming experience.
• At least three years relevant industry experience is essential, ideally as lead or senior engine or game programmer.
• Will have knowledge of low level programming/optimization and a working knowledge of the DirectX or console API.
• Low level console experience and hardware knowledge would be valuable but not an absolute requirement.

Reports to:

• All Programmers report to the Technical Manager

Expectations:
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the Companys expectations of a Programmer.

• Work with the Technical Manager and programmers to design the game code and contribute to technical design documents
• Implement game code using C/C++ together with our own internal middleware
• Profile, debug and maintain existing game code
• Use our own internal tools to set up technical framework for game levels
• Assist in preparing milestone builds as required
• A high level of computer literacy
• Experience of coding on PCs with Direct 3D/OpenGL or similar API's a preference, but not required
• Console programming experience preferred 
• Good debugging skills 
• Knowledge of current game coding techniques such as collision, memory management, AI and culling an advantage
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or possess a minimum of 3 years previous work-place programming experience
• A high level of computer literacy
• Professional attitude and work ethic
• Thorough approach to problem solving and able to function independently when required
• Needs to be comfortable working to deadlines
• Attention to detail is essential and all tasks must be carried out to the highest standard
• A willingness and ability to learn is essential
• Ability to fit into a dynamic and creative team environment
• Enthusiasm and knowledge of video games in general is an advantage.