Senior/Principal Graphics Programmer

2 Months ago • All levels • Graphics Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior/Principal Graphics Programmer will be a key member of the code team, working on an unannounced Total War title. The role involves researching and implementing new graphics technologies, optimizing GPU/CPU performance, and programming game modules. Collaboration with the Art and Design teams is essential, along with defining targets and deliverables with the Lead Programmer and Development Managers. Communication and adherence to high-quality programming standards are critical for success.
Must have:
  • Fluent C++
  • Experience with Visual Studio
  • Experience with DirectX 12 or Vulkan
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with two shipped titles
  • Multi-threaded / multi-core development experience
Good to have:
  • Experience with DirectX 11
  • RTS game enthusiast or appreciation of the Total War franchise
Perks:
  • Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year
  • Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with core hours, and no-notice holidays
  • Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
  • Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
  • Generous holiday allowance plus studio closure over Christmas and New Year, and all Bank holidays
  • Join the Diversity and Inclusion Network
  • Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
  • Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
  • Community activities including parties, football and more
  • Studio sites have disabled access

Job Details

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  

About Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.
 
We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.
 We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.
We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

  • Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
  • Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
  • Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
  • Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
  • Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays
  • Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led group
  • Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
  • Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
  • Community activities including parties, football and more.
  • Our studio sites have disabled access.

 
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
 Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.

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