Job description
Here at Aardvark Swift, we're working with Guildford-based DPS Games to find a Principal Programmer to work on a new truly unique project. A gorgeous AAA free-to-play PC game that is being built based on player feedback!
This project will be self-published by DPS and backed by one of the biggest publishers of FTP games in the world. DPS's leadership are industry veterans, and they're building a great studio culture in the best studio space in Guildford.
Your responsibilities...
- Work closely with other disciplines to drive quality and achieve project goals.
- Research and implement new features within Unreal engine.
- Responsible for hiring, leading and mentoring the team
The skills and experience you'll bring to the role... - Extensive experience developing networked multiplayer games in the industry.
- Ability to communicate clearly to enable collaboration across disciplines.
- Professional experience of graphics programming in a modern game engine.
- Expert C++ skills.
- Experience with modern graphics APIs (DX12, Vulkan, console APIs, etc.).
- Experience writing shaders in HLSL, GLSL, CG, or similar.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of current real-time rendering techniques.
- Experience profiling and optimising CPU and GPU usage
Bonus points... - Proven leadership ability
- Experience working with Unreal
Perks and benefits include... - 5 weeks of annual leave per year
- Extensive wellbeing perks including mental health days, a dedicated well-being room, and a team of mental health first aiders and professional counselling
- Health Insurance (including family coverage)
- Life Insurance
- Pension contributions
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- Employee discounts and a personal gaming account
- Company events
- Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, and a bespoke D&D table!
- Dog-friendly office with an onsite canteen and an endless supply of snacks and drinks
- Seniority awards
- Referral program
