Game Systems Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Game Systems Engineer, you will be developing game systems that provide value to customers and allow product content developers to produce features. Responsibilities include programming in core languages, generating tasks and documentation, writing QA instructions, working on various projects, taking ownership of code areas, assessing new technologies, performing maintenance tasks, providing time estimates, and building strong working relationships. You will work to ensure that the game engine continues to provide value to players by developing and enhancing its systems.
Must have:
  • Deep knowledge of an object-oriented language (preferably C++).
  • Experience with Java.
  • Experience working on established code bases.
  • Analytical mind and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong maths skills and experience.
  • Solid debugging and profiling skills.
  • Familiarity with version control systems e.g. GIT, Perforce.
Perks:
  • Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
  • Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus.
  • Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more!

Job Details

 Location: Cambridge, UK (remote-friendly within the UK) with occasional travel to the office once per quarter.

Would you like to be part of the RuneScape Game Technologies Team working on the operation and on-going enhancement of the RuneScape game engine?

As a Game Systems Engineer you’ll be developing game systems that provide value to our customers and allow the product content developers to produce features.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Programming using the team’s core and other languages as required to service assigned and scheduled tasks.
  • Work with production and senior members of the team to generate tasks and documentation detailing code design approach and implementation. Aid the test process by writing QA instructions + develop and update code-tests where applicable.
  • Working on a variety of projects in the department covering various aspects of the group’s technological domain, making good use of support tools (e.g. Profiler, debugger, code-analysis tools) to ensure your code is of high quality.
  • Take ownership and responsibility for some areas of the code base, looking for improvements and sharing that knowledge with the team
  • Assess new technologies and adapt to and promote them where applicable
  • Perform maintenance tasks to keep internal processes and systems working in good order for other developers and for our internal customers
  • Provide realistic time estimates for assigned tasks to stakeholders, with tasks broken down to a suitable size and tracked according to current production process (e.g. Jira, sprints, etc.)
  • Always aim to work efficiently and productively, striving for the most optimal ways to deliver value to our customers
  •  Build strong working relationships with team members across various disciplines

What we’re looking for:

  • Deep knowledge of an object-oriented language (preferably C++), design and design patterns
  • Experience with Java
  • Experience working on established code bases
  • Analytical mind and strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong maths skills and experience
  • Solid debugging and profiling skills
  • Familiarity with version control systems eg. GIT, Perforce

What we offer:

When you join Jagex you can look forward to a generous Perks & Benefits package including:

  • Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
  • Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus.
  • Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more!

About Jagex: 

Jagex is a leader in developing and publishing deep, engaging online games that connect millions of players worldwide. Best known for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world’s longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities.  

We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a shared passion for creating forever games. 
Our values guide everything we do: We Embrace Fellowship by collaborating and sharing openly. We Hone our Craft by always learning and improving; we Honour our Vows by being honest and transparent; we are our Customers’ Heroes by striving to understand our team & player needs, and we Seize The Day by making the most of every opportunity. 

With over two decades of experience, and over 400 people in our team, we continue to innovate in live game development, leveraging data-driven insights, and a commitment to player-first game design. We have a diverse and talented team where creativity, collaboration, and community-driven game development drives everything we do.  

As part of Jagex, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a globally successful franchise, contribute to exciting new projects, and be part of a company that hugely values both our employees and our players. 

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