Senior Software Developer (Low Level)

As a Software Developer, you will collaborate with programmers, artists, designers, and production staff to develop game projects. You'll be encouraged to become an expert in areas of interest while also having the flexibility to work across the project. Responsibilities include creating technical designs and implementing features for the Elements Engine, supporting lead developers in maintaining project standards, working with other disciplines to define and implement features, mentoring junior team members, and expanding knowledge to support current and future projects.

Must Have

• 6+ years of experience as a Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry.
• Experience working within a large codebase and collaborating with a team.
• Knowledge of current console and PC architectures.
• Technical expertise in low-level programming, profiling, and optimization.

Good to Have

• Experience working with multi-platform titles.
• Experience working directly with platform SDKs.
• Released titles on consoles.
• 2+ years of experience as a Senior Software Developer/Engineer.
• Experience writing memory and processor efficient code.
• Experience working on a title with network multiplayer.

Perks & Benefits

• Generous pension
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car lease scheme
• Savings & discounts

As a Software Developer you will work with other programmers, artists, designers, production staff, and other team members involved in the development of a game project. We encourage Software Developers to become experts in areas that interest them, however, prefer to allow the ability to work across the project rather than become specialists locked into a specific role. 

We are currently excited to be expanding the Elements Engine team to support game projects built using this engine. 

Responsibilities

• Create technical design for, and implement, features of the Elements Engine across all areas. 
• Support the Lead Software Developer in maintaining standards within a project to ensure that the project continues to be maintainable. 
• Work with team members from other disciplines to define and implement features. 
• Mentor more junior members of the team to support their development. 
• Continue to expand knowledge across all areas of the development to support the current project and propose ideas for future projects. 

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 6 years’ experience as a Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry. 
• Experience working within a large codebase, working independently and collaborating with a larger team. 
• Knowledge of current console and PC architectures. 
• Technical expertise in low-level programming – you will be comfortable with profiling and optimising code for both performance and memory use. You will have some working knowledge of assembly language(s) and a desire to understand the details of how hardware operates at a low level. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with multi-platform titles. 
• Experience working directly with platform SDKs. 
• Released titles on consoles. 
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Senior Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry. 
• Experience writing memory and processor efficient code for current hardware architectures. 
• Experience working on a title with network multiplayer. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Dundee or East Linton, Scotland.

Benefits

In return we offer a friendly, small, multi-disciplinary team where your input really helps shape the products, in addition to a competitive salary and a host of benefits.

• Generous pension 
• Income protection 
• Life assurance 
• Private medical insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Employee assistance programme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Electric car lease scheme 
• Savings & discounts 

If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in, then please send your CV and covering letter to:  
Email: jobs@4jstudios.com 
  
Note: Direct applications only please. No recruitment agencies.