Senior Software Development Lead

7 days ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Climax Studios Full time

Climax Studios has been pushing the boundaries of digital experiences for nearly three decades, with a rich history of developing innovative projects across various formats.

We are seeking a skilled and creative Lead Programmer to join our remote team, someone who can bring their expertise and passion for coding to our studio and contribute to our award-winning games.

Key Responsibilities
  • Taking ownership of key game systems design and development.
  • Applying technical expertise to drive game development challenges.
  • Profiling and optimizing game systems for optimal performance.

To excel in this role, you will need:

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A degree in computer science or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years commercial games programming experience.
  • Proven AI knowledge is highly desirable.
  • Experience collaborating with design and content teams.
  • Advanced C++ programming skills.
  • A genuine passion for games programming.

Please include your CV, a cover letter, and a link to your GitHub, website, or portfolio, as these will be essential in assessing your code abilities. We are passionate about making games that are fun, so we encourage you to write a well-written and enthusiastic cover letter.

What We Offer
  • An excellent holiday package.
  • Regular social events.
  • Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Discount card for shopping centre stores.
  • A great seafront location near bars, restaurants, and coffee shops.
  • Group Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
  • Group Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Private Dental Insurance.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Cycle To Work Scheme.
  • Eye-Care Vouchers.
  • A bean-to-cup coffee machine in the studio.
  • In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, and D&D nights.
  • Regular Socials, such as Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas, and annual Summer parties.

Role Information:

Studio: Climax Studios.

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth.

Area of Work: Game Development.

Service: Create.

Employment Type: Permanent.

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote.

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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