Senior Games Programmer

4 Hours ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Games Programmer will be responsible for writing efficient and reliable Unity scripts using C#. They will also help the team identify and solve potential issues in the codebase. The role involves close collaboration with designers, artists, and other engineers to create game-play features. Furthermore, the programmer will be expected to write and maintain technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of game development challenges, including art workflow, performance optimization, memory management, and supporting multiple platforms. Excellent communication skills are also a must.
Must have:
  • At least one shipped product on mobile or console platforms.
  • Minimum of 2 years video games industry experience.
  • Understanding of game development challenges.
  • Working knowledge of version control software (SVN, Perforce).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience working in network game development.
  • Knowledge of C++, LUA or JavaScript.
  • Experience writing GPU shaders for mobile platforms.

Job Details

Responsibilities: 

  • Writing efficient and reliable Unity scripts using C#.
  • Helping the team highlight and solve potential issues in the codebase.
  • Working closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to create game-play features.
  • Writing and maintaining technical documentation.

Requirements:

  • At least one shipped product on mobile or console platforms.
  • Minimum of 2 years video games industry or equivalent experience.
  • A clear understanding of the particular challenges in game development, such as art workflow, performance optimisation, memory management and supporting multiple platforms.
  • Working knowledge of version control software (SVN, Perforce).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable but not essential skills:

  • Experience working in network game development.
  • Knowledge and experience of one or more of the following languages C++, LUA or JavaScript.
  • Experience writing efficient GPU shaders for mobile platforms. 

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About The Company

Lockwood Publishing is one of the leading independent UK mobile games companies. Our most successful product to date is a 3D virtual world on mobile called Avakin Life. We want to hear from talented and passionate developers who can help us implement our incredibly exciting and ambitious road-map. As part of the team at Lockwood, you will enjoy a creative, challenging and collaborative environment where your ideas will be every bit as valued as your design expertise. Our working environment is extremely open, and all team members have complete access to any metrics they wish.

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