Senior Game Development Specialist

5 days ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Sumo Digital Ltd. Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled 3D Programmer to join our team in Nottingham, where you will have the opportunity to work on AAA games with innovation, character, and accessibility at their core.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering an estimated salary of £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and deploy shaders and materials to enhance visual effects in games.
  2. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to communicate and implement cutting-edge graphics techniques.
  3. Conduct high-level performance captures and direct optimization efforts across multiple disciplines.
  4. Mentor junior team members to help build their technical expertise.

Requirements:

  • Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
  • Outstanding mathematics and problem-solving abilities.
  • Deep understanding of graphics techniques and GPU features.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

  • Annual bonus.
  • Flexible benefits allowance.
  • Salary sacrifice pension.
  • Benefits hub.
  • Payroll giving.
  • Employee referral scheme (up to £3,000).
  • Financial/home buying consultations.
  • Workplace ISA.
  • Other schemes for tech loans, car loan, and bicycles.

Work-Life Balance:

  • Flexible working hours.
  • 21 free choice days holiday (increasing to 22 with service).
  • Bank holidays.
  • Birthday day off.
  • Duvet day (increasing to 4 with service).
  • Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year).

Health and Wellbeing:

  • Dental insurance.
  • Income protection.
  • Life assurance.
  • BUPA private healthcare.
  • Leading EAP programs (remote GP, mental health, physio, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and medical second opinions).
  • Critical illness cover.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Gym (paid membership).
  • Funded flu vaccines/eye tests.

Personal Development:

  • Structured Personal Development tool.


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