Senior Gameplay Programmer (Steel Hunters)
Job Overview
Join the Steel Hunters team, the newly announced free-to-play mech shooter game by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of free-to-play games in the world.
This strategic and tactical game in Unreal Engine 5 blends mech hero combat with Battle Royale and Extraction gameplay in a rich, futuristic setting, where players fight over a rare resource called Starfall. Each Hunter comes with its own abilities and progression paths, setting the stage for intense, memorable battles.
The role will involve working on gameplay systems. You will work alongside the gameplay programming team, your lead, and designers to implement various gameplay features.
The candidate will need to be a hardworking, motivated team player who can work within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community, creating and being responsible for the crucial communication between player and game, sharing knowledge, and continuing to develop skills by learning from teammates.
Reports to
The Senior Gameplay Programmer reports to the Lead Programmer and will be hybrid working in our Guildford studio.
What will you do?
* Develop gameplay features and systems for a free-to-play UE5 based PC game, in close collaboration with other disciplines (art, design, backend, etc.).
* Prove out gameplay ideas by working with designers during the prototype stage to hone the gameplay.
* Work closely with your lead to mentor and train the other programmers on the team. Review and provide feedback on their work.
* Be the vanguard for improvements in the tech department.
What are we looking for?
* Extensive experience developing networked multiplayer games in the industry.
* Enjoy working in cross-discipline feature teams.
* Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
What additional skills will help you stand out?
* Experience working with highly distributed teams.
* Experience operating a live free-to-play game service.
* Familiarity with multiple areas of code, including AI, physics, networking, optimization, etc.
Benefits and perks: Benefits are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
* 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year, increasing over time to a maximum of 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme.
* Dog-friendly office.
* Onsite canteen with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks.
* Video games area.
* Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax-free employee contribution.
* Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Health First Aiders).
* Career development and education opportunities within the company.
* Employee discounts via Perkbox.
* Personal Wargaming Gaming Account.
* Company events, including events for partners/children.
* Seniority Awards.
* Referral program - recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward.
* DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience in the market.
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.
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