Engine Programmer

Kinesthetic Games is seeking an experienced Engine Programmer to join their core technology team. This role involves extending third-party game engines by implementing features in areas like tools, networking, graphics, animation, and AI. The programmer will work on multiple titles for current and next-generation platforms. Responsibilities include writing robust code, implementing features, solving technical problems, maintaining the codebase, and collaborating with the game development staff. The ideal candidate should have experience in C/C++/C# and a strong understanding of game development, with at least 3 years of experience.

Must Have

• Write and develop robust, maintainable code to extend engine functionality.
• Implement features across current and next-gen platforms.
• Identify and solve technical problems.
• Maintain and add to the existing codebase.
• Respond to feature requests and bug reports.

Good to Have

• Knowledge in specific areas of engine code.
• Experience with Unreal Engine/Unity Engine is a bonus.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Annual and project-based bonuses.

Job Description

Kinesthetic Games is looking for an experienced Engine Programmer to join our core technology team, which focuses on extending the 3rd party engines the studio uses by implementing features on a broad range of games development areas such as tools, networking, graphics, animation and AI. This is an exciting opportunity to work on industry standard technologies, supporting multiple titles currently in development for all current and next-generation platforms, including smartphone/tablet, PC and consoles. You must be able to quickly familiarise yourself with existing codebases and have a knack for writing elegant, high performing extensible code that increases the team’s productivity . Familiarity with industry standard engines like Unity and Unreal is a big bonus.

Desired Skills & Experience

The ideal applicant will have at least 3 years’ experience working in the games industry and will be fluent in languages like C/C++ and C#, preferably with cross platform experience. A strong academic background is also preferred with a 1st class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or other science-related subject, but not essential if you have appropriate experience. Past experience with industry standard engines (Unreal/Unity) is a big bonus.

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