Senior/Principal Graphics Programmer

Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a passionate game developer to join our Total War team as a Graphics Programmer.  
Based at our well-established studio in the heart of Sussex in the UK, you will be working as a key member of the code team on our next unannounced Total War title. In this role, you will be able to make a real impact on our games. You will bring your knowledge and experience to help push the boundaries of the strategy genre by collaborating with the wider development team - striving to make our titles better than ever before.

Key Responsibilities

Working in a varied and challenging development environment, you will be researching and implementing new graphics related technologies. You will work on GPU/CPU optimisations and program modules of the game including; design, implementation, debugging and documentation.  
As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with the Art and Design teams in solving problems and implementing new features. Working with the Lead Programmer and Development Managers you will be helping to define targets and deliverables, and ensure they are achieved. All of this is achieved by keeping to the studios high-quality programming standards and development processes. Communication is key to the success of this role and you will be expected to clearly and confidently communicate issues that may arise and offer solutions to resolve them.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience 
Essential

• Fluent C++
• Experience with Visual Studio
• Experience with DirectX 12 or Vulkan
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Experience working on at least two shipped titles
• Multi-threaded / multi-core development experience

Desirable

• Experience with DirectX 11
• RTS game enthusiast or thorough appreciation of the Total War franchise