Experienced/Senior Gameplay Programmer

Responsibilities

• ▹Develop and implement gameplay code for the project using the in-house proprietary engine
• ▹Ensure the integration of the work is in line with the project's technical constraints and direction
• ▹Develop and implement gameplay code, writing and testing larger classes with complex functionality
• ▹Collaborate with team members across disciplines, fostering a positive culture
• ▹Fix non-trivial bugs in a timely manner and address simple performance issues
• ▹Perform pre-commit testing, anticipating potential problems and ensuring code quality
• ▹Comment code appropriately and adhere to coding standards
• ▹Contribute to code reviews and provide feedback on areas of expertise
• ▹Track progress and update tasks using Jira
• ▹Support other team members and contribute to backlog review and prioritisation

Requirements

• ▹Excellent C/C++ programming skills, with sound knowledge of object-oriented development
• ▹Professional experience working on at least one published console/PC game, with work related to gameplay and general game flow
• ▹Skilled in multi-threaded code
• ▹Project scheduling, milestones and deliverables experience
• ▹Knowledgeable of video game industry best practices
• ▹Strong mathematical aptitude
• ▹An interest in shooters and/or cooperative experiences
• ▹Open only to candidates with permanent right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹22 days holiday plus Christmas closure (typically 4 days) and bank holidays, increasing with service up to 31 days at 5 years
• ▹Private Medical Insurance and healthcare cash plan, including dental and vision
• ▹Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• ▹Enhanced Family Leave
• ▹Interest-free, tax-free loans
• ▹Enhanced Pension Scheme
• ▹Employee Assistance Programme with a range of mental health and wellbeing support
• ▹Wide range of discounts, freebies and social events

About the company

Rebellion has been independently developing and publishing video games for 30 years across multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley. Beyond games, it runs its own film and mo-cap studio, creates board games, publishes books, and through 2000AD publishes comics and graphic novels such as Judge Dredd. The role involves working on one of the studio's new large-scale, unannounced projects, developed by members of the original Sniper Elite 5 team. The role can be based at Rebellion's Oxford or Warwick studios, with a relocation package including moving assistance and temporary accommodation available.