Senior Game Programmer

Are you an experienced Senior Game Programmer skilled in C# and passionate about building innovative gameplay systems?

Join a growing game development studio working on multiple PC titles using a custom-built C# framework designed for performance, scale and creative freedom. You’ll work across open‑world, simulation‑driven and systems‑focused games while contributing to a modern development pipeline and collaborating closely with designers, developers and the player community.

About the role

You will develop new games using a custom C#‑based game development framework that offers low‑level control without the constraints of traditional engines. This role combines rapid prototyping, iterative gameplay development, hands‑on optimisation and active collaboration with players and internal teams. You may rotate across different projects over time, giving you exposure to a variety of game types and technical challenges.

What you’ll do

• Prototype gameplay and game systems rapidly in C#
• Adapt and iterate on code based on gameplay feedback
• Test, debug and profile code to deliver polished game experiences
• Engage with players via Discord and online communities
• Provide feedback to internal tools teams to enhance the development framework
• Work with modern development tooling including JetBrains Rider, GitHub and GitHub Copilot
• Collaborate closely with other programmers and cross‑disciplinary teams

What we’re looking for:

Experience

• 8+ years of software development or professional game programming experience
• Strong, extensive experience in C# game or software development
• Experience working collaboratively within programming teams
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent real‑world experience
• PC game development experience is a must

Skills

• Proficiency in C# for systems‑driven, performance‑sensitive game development
• Strong debugging, profiling and optimisation skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to feedback and evolving requirements
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Nice to have

• Experience with additional graphics APIs or game engines
• Familiarity with C++
• A shipped game
• A portfolio of published or unpublished game projects

Working style / behaviours

• Player‑focused and motivated by shipping meaningful improvements regularly
• Highly iterative, adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment
• Passionate about game development and community engagement
• Proactive, communicative and eager to collaborate across teams

Why join

• Work on diverse games using a cutting‑edge custom C# game framework
• Collaborative, passionate development environment
• Competitive salary and on‑site role in a vibrant waterfront location
• Opportunities to rotate across projects and grow your technical breadth
• Supportive team culture that values creativity, experimentation and player connection

If you’re a C#‑driven senior programmer who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative game development environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, or email 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.