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Location

Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom

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Job description

Here at Aardvark Swift, we’re working with Guildford-based DPS Games to find a Principal Programmer to work on a new truly unique project. A gorgeous AAA free-to-play PC game that is being built based on player feedback!

This project will be self-published by DPS and backed by one of the biggest publishers of FTP games in the world. DPS’s leadership are industry veterans, and they're building a great studio culture in the best studio space in Guildford.

Your responsibilities...

• Work closely with other disciplines to drive quality and achieve project goals.
• Research and implement new features within Unreal engine.
• Responsible for hiring, leading and mentoring the team

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role...

• Extensive experience developing networked multiplayer games in the industry.
• Ability to communicate clearly to enable collaboration across disciplines.
• Professional experience of graphics programming in a modern game engine.
• Expert C++ skills.
• Experience with modern graphics APIs (DX12, Vulkan, console APIs, etc.).
• Experience writing shaders in HLSL, GLSL, CG, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of current real-time rendering techniques.
• Experience profiling and optimising CPU and GPU usage

Bonus points...

• Proven leadership ability
• Experience working with Unreal

Perks and benefits include...

• 5 weeks of annual leave per year
• Extensive wellbeing perks including mental health days, a dedicated well-being room, and a team of mental health first aiders and professional counselling
• Health Insurance (including family coverage)
• Life Insurance
• Pension contributions
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Employee discounts and a personal gaming account
• Company events
• Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, and a bespoke D&D table!
• Dog-friendly office with an onsite canteen and an endless supply of snacks and drinks
• Seniority awards
• Referral program

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