Senior Software Developer (Graphics)

As a Software Developer, you will work with other programmers, artists, designers, production staff, and other team members involved in the development of a game project. We encourage Software Developers to become experts in areas that interest them; however, we prefer to allow the ability to work across the project rather than become specialists locked into a specific role.

We are currently excited to be expanding the Elements Engine team to support game projects built using this engine.

Responsibilities

• Create technical design for, and implement, features of the Elements Engine focusing on graphics.
• Support the Lead Software Developer in maintaining standards within a project to ensure that the project continues to be maintainable.
• Work with team members from other disciplines to define and implement features.
• Mentor more junior members of the team to support their development.
• Continue to expand knowledge across all areas of the development to support the current project and propose ideas for future projects.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 6 years’ experience as a Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry.
• Experience working within a large codebase, working independently and collaborating with a larger team.
• Expertise in graphics APIs on games consoles or PC, using DirectX or equivalent.
• Experience of shader development using HLSL or similar.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with multi-platform titles.
• Experience working directly with platform SDKs.
• Released titles on consoles.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Senior Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry.
• Experience writing memory and processor efficient code for current hardware architectures.
• Experience working on a title with network multiplayer.
• Experience of writing and debugging compute shaders.
• Experience of profiling and debugging using PIX or equivalent.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Dundee or East Linton, Scotland.

In return, we offer a friendly, small, multi-disciplinary team where your input really helps shape the products, in addition to a competitive salary and a host of benefits.

• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car lease scheme
• Savings & discounts

If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in, then please send your CV and covering letter to:
Email: jobs@4jstudios.com

Note: Direct applications only please. No recruitment agencies.

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