Senior (Platform) Programmer Code · Wakefield - Tileyard North

Who We AreAt Cast Iron Games, we build technically ambitious games in a calm, focused environment, where every team member has a voice. Based in Tileyard North, we collaborate with high quality partners on high-quality projects, guided by clarity, consistency, and mutual respect.

We\’re a young and growing studio, but our team is made up of experienced developers who\’ve worked across AAA and independent titles. Together, we\’re building a supportive, balanced environment where great work happens without crunch.

The RoleAs a Senior Programmer, you\’ll work across a variety of systems inside proprietary engines, building new features, improving performance, and unblocking others.You\’ll be expected to own the implementation of significant features, contribute to technical planning, and act as a source of knowledge and mentorship for less experienced developers.

The engines you\’ll work with vary depending on the project, but what stays consistent is your role as a calm, trusted engineer who can dig deep, communicate clearly, and help deliver technically solid, production-ready code.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain features and systems in proprietary or third-party game engines

Work closely with production, design, and other disciplines to deliver reliable, efficient code

Debug and optimise existing systems, performance, memory, threading, IO, etc.

Understand and navigate unfamiliar codebases confidently and safely

Provide mentorship and support to junior and mid-level engineers

Participate in sprint planning and estimation, and help break down complex tasks

Identify risks and blockers early, and offer practical, collaborative solutions

Maintain a high level of code quality and help enforce team-wide standards

Contribute to tools and workflow improvements when needed

What We\’re Looking ForTechnical Experience

Strong proficiency with C++ in large, real-time codebases

Comfortable working in proprietary game enginesAbility to quickly understand and work within complex or legacy systems

Experienced working with performance-critical systems ( multithreading, memory, IO, memory,)

Familiar with platform-specific considerations (consoles or PC)

Comfortable using Perforce or similar source control, and task/bug tracking tools such as Jira

Ways of Working

Able to take full ownership of feature delivery, from planning to testing

Supports others through documentation, pairing, and technical discussion

Communicates clearly across disciplines — design, production, QA, etc.

Comfortable raising risks and suggesting practical, team-focused solutions

Passionate about writing clear, maintainable, production-ready code

Bonus Points

Experience shipping a title built in a bespoke or custom engine

Familiarity with console submission processes and platform compliance

Knowledge of graphics programming concepts (materials, shaders, rendering pipelines)

Worked with with graphics APIs (e.g. DirectX12, Vulkan)

Knowledge of online services integration, input handling, or save systems

Background in technical tooling, automation, or performance tracking

Exposure to team-based development with external partners or clients

Why Cast Iron Games

A people-first studio with a clear focus on craft, clarity, and collaboration

A high-trust team where experience is valued and voices are heard

A respectful, experienced team with a strong engineering culture

The opportunity to ship performance-optimised, cross-platform games you\’re proud of

Projects that offer real variety. Different game engines, new challenges, constant growth

Creative surroundings at Tileyard North, with a supportive creative community

Competitive salary, flexible hours and professional development support

Opportunities to lead with clarity, autonomy, and real impact

No crunch. No egos. Just good code, good people and good games

What to Expect / Key Benefits

Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am

35 working hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours)

25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday

1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if you\’re moving house

Length of service increases are 1 day per year of service up to maximum of 8 additional days

Up to 8 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break

Potential for annual performance bonus

Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit

Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)

Group Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary payable to nominated beneficiaries through an expression of wishes form.

Income Protection – covers you up for up to 50% of monthly salary for 2 years (after a 26 week deferred period, i.e. when SSP runs out)

Critical Illness Cover – lump sum of 1 x annual salary on diagnosis of a critical illness

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV & Hybrid Car Scheme

Tech Purchase Scheme – split the cost of Tech or Home electronics through salary deduction, interest free

Healthcare Cash plan – claim back the cost of everyday healthcare, dental, physio, chiropractor, opticians, podiatry etc

Private Medical Insurance with Vitality

Reward Gateway with cashback and discounts on 900+ retailers

Employee Assistance Programme including Virtual GP service

Wellbeing Centre based on Mind, Move, Munch and Money

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