Engine Programmer in Edinburgh
Are you an Engine Programmer looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you like the sound of working on some of the world’s most loved games? If so, this role could be the one for you! Read on for details...
As an Engine Programmer at this studio in Edinburgh, you will be working with a team of talented programmers focusing on the low-level systems behind the game, with the aim of getting the most out of the hardware that is possible. This is a high responsibility role where you will take on looking after the core technology that underpin their games including memory management, streaming game data, scene management, scripting engine, and more.
This award-winning studio is home to one of the most globally famous game series of all time, as well as a veteran team that can be considered the best at what they do. Working to create a culture of innovation, creativity, and talent, this is a unique and exciting opportunity for a skilled programmer to take the next step in their career.
Engine Programmer responsibilities:
- Implement new technologies to succeed in achieving the game vision
- Maintain codebase and diagnose problems
- Support the development team by providing innovative solutions
- Help in coordinating wider efforts across the team to ensure games are running smoothly
Essential requirements for this role in Edinburgh:
- University degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or similar (or equivalent experience)
- Previous experience in C++ game development
- Strong understanding of computing fundamentals
- Experience with C++ programming
- Great problem-solving skills especially in debugging C++ code
- Excellent multi-threaded programming skills
Do you think this could be the role for you? If so, get in touch today! Contact Ryan on rt@skillsearch.com or apply online by submitting your CV in the form below now.
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.
Tags: Engine Programmer, Games Engine, Game Developer, Engine Developer, Game Dev, C++, AAA, UK Jobs, Edinburgh Jobs
A little bit about the city: Edinburgh
The Scottish capital is such a popular tourist destination for a reason, as it’s packed full of history and culture. The city is also regularly ranked as one of the best UK cities to live in in terms of quality of life, finances and happiness levels. As one of the world’s cultural and academic treasures, boasting both architectural and historical beauty, Edinburgh is also one of the world’s fastest growing cities. It is home to countless pubs, excellent music venues, a zoo, a cathedral and botanical gardens. One thing’s for sure, you won’t run out of things to do here!
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.
