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Senior Gameplay Programmer

Frontier Developments • United Kingdom
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Frontier Developments is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to develop and maintain gameplay systems for their cross-platform titles using C++ and the in-house Cobra engine. The role involves architecting features, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior programmers, and optimizing performance. Candidates must have experience with complex gameplay features in shipped titles and a passion for video games.

Key Highlights
Develop gameplay systems using C++ and Cobra engine
Collaborate with designers, QA testers, and other specialists
Mentor junior programmers and lead code reviews
Optimize CPU performance and memory usage
Work on multi-million-selling cross-platform titles
Key Responsibilities
Architecting and developing project level features and systems
Collaborating effectively with team members and discipline leads
Designing and implementing gameplay systems using structured, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code
Guiding more junior programmers and providing feedback on their code, documentation and approach to game development
Creating and maintaining project wide documentation for more complex systems, features and workflows
Participating in, contributing to, and occasionally leading aspects of project reviews and meetings
Technical Skills Required
C++ Cobra engine Entity component system Profiling Optimization Cross-platform development
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary
Success-based annual bonus
Share option schemes
Private family healthcare
Flexitime working hours
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
In-house subsidised catering
Support with relocation
Cycle to Work scheme
Free bike servicing
Social activities and events
Nice to Have
Experience working with a proprietary game engine
Familiarity leading and directing teams for the development of core systems, game features or workstreams
Experience managing or mentoring other programmers to support their growth
Cross-platform development experience on shipped titles, including consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, etc.)

Job Description

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
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