Graduate Programmer - 2025

A Graduate Programmer in our award-winning studio is the entry point into your career as a programmer in games development. As a d3t Graduate Programmer, you can expect to be fully supported by a dedicated mentor, learn from you project team and develop your skills within our open and supportive studio culture - giving you access to the extensive knowledge of over 120 experienced and talented engineers. Further to this, you will be working alongside multiple disciplines (Art, Design, QA, Production) with a team of over 250 developers at a company which has been consistently awarded ‘Best Places to Work’ by http://gamesindustry.biz.

Graduate programmers at d3t can expect to work on high profile AAA games with our global clients. You will have the opportunity to discover where your programming passion lies, be that in gameplay, core tech, AI, tools or anything else. Our studios are at the cutting edge of technology and creativity, delivering co-development video game services to our global triple-A clients. Our successful studio is growing and you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects offering plenty of variety and involvement. Our studio projects to date have included: EA Sports FC 24, Hogwart’s Legacy, Vampire: The Masquerade - Blood Hunt, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Alan Wake Remastered, Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Assetto Corsa Competizione.

The Role - Responsibilities

• Researching and planning your own tasks.

• Collaborating with multiple disciplines around the world on systems and features.

• Writing high standard C++ code in both Unreal and Proprietary engines.

• Reporting back to project leads and producers.

• Striving to learn and improve.

Requirements

Essential Skills + Experience

• Languages: C++

• Techniques: Object-oriented development

• Enthusiasm: Willing to take on any challenge

• Growth: A desire to learn and improve

• Teamwork: Enjoy working as part of a team

• Communication: Excellent

Desirable Skills + Experience

• It would be great, but not essential, if you have experience in any of the following:

• Multiple programming languages

• Commercial game engines

• IDEs and source control

Teammates

Hear about experiences below from two of the team who joined us as Graduate Programmers:

https://d3tltd.com/spotlight-thalia-thompson-graduate-programmer/

https://d3tltd.com/spotlight-stefan-hambridge-graduate-programmer/

Benefits

Studio Benefits- alongside a great work environment we offer a wide range of benefits & perks:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays + up to 5 days extra for length of service)

• Flexible Working Hours

• Annual Bonus – be rewarded for great teamwork!

• Private Medical and Dental Insurance Scheme + Eye Care Scheme

• Anti-crunch ethos - an amazingly professional, fun and supportive working environment!

• Free Studio Parking

• Game Vouchers - £100 annually

• Tech, Bike and Electric Vehicle Schemes

• Company Socials/Clubs, Monthly Studio Lunches and Annual d3t Events

• Studio Environment – breakout areas filled with perks such as games, a BBQ area, complimentary snacks to suit all dietary preferences etc.

THE 2025 APPLICATION PROCESS

Please include a portfolio and cover letter with your application. Note that the Graduate Programmer role will be studio based (Cheshire or Tyne & Wear studio sites available).

December 2024 onwards: Applications Accepted

February - March 2025: Application Reviews and Programming Tasks

The engineering recruitment team will be looking through the applications and begin sending out programming tasks to the short-listed applicants.

March - May 2025: Programming Task Reviews and Interviews

Applicants with successful programming tasks will be invited to interviews during this time. Expect to discuss your task, portfolio and have a chat about what motivates you as a programmer. Interviews will be held via video call.

March 2025 onwards: Offers to Successful Applicants

Candidates who have been successful at interview will be considered and offers sent out.

Please note - we have a limited number of positions available so not everyone will be successful in securing this opportunity but don’t let that deter you from following your dreams in this wonderful industry.

Don't meet every single requirement? Not a problem - please apply. At d3t we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and culture. If this opportunity excites you but your current skills or experience don't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles within our team.