Console Programmer

Are you an experienced console programmer ready to deliver high-quality gaming experiences for players worldwide?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading independent studio known for creating immersive, innovative, and visually stunning games that captivate audiences across the globe.

What you'll be doing:

• Serve as the key point of contact for console development across the project.
• Develop and maintain platform-specific features and integrations.
• Profile and optimise CPU, GPU, and memory usage for console performance.
• Collaborate with engine and cross-platform developers to enhance console support.
• Mentor fellow programmers in best practices for console development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues specific to console builds.
• Manage builds and support game releases through testing and bug fixing.

What we're looking for:

• Strong knowledge of modern C++ and experience with console development.
• Proven experience shipping console titles and navigating certification processes.
• Solid understanding of game engine internals and cross-platform systems.
• Skilled in performance and memory profiling for console hardware.
• A keen interest in pushing the technical limits of console platforms.
• Detail-oriented and methodical approach to development and debugging.
• Collaborative and open mindset, with a willingness to share expertise.

Why join:

• Work with an award-winning team creating sophisticated, high-quality games that stand the test of time.
• Thrive in a creative, inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance supported by wellbeing initiatives, flexible hours, and a variety of wellness activities.
• Receive a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, share options, private family healthcare, enhanced parental leave, and more.
• Access benefits such as subsidised catering, relocation support, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and regular social events.

If you are passionate about console gaming, love tackling complex technical challenges, and want to help shape unforgettable player experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply now, or contact Ryan Templeman - rt@skillsearch.com

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.