Creative Assembly is about the right people making the best games. We are united through our values; Quality, Focus, Teamwork, Respect and Trust. Winner of multiple Best Place to Work Awards, we house many talented people, from trainees to industry veterans who constantly challenge us and make sure we are striving for the best within our games and our studio life.We have studio sites in Horsham UK and Sofia Bulgaria, including a number of bespoke state-of-the-art audio suites and a dedicated motion capture site.Currently we are working fully remotely, and we continue to assess the COVID-19 situation with the safety of our staff our number one priority. We are still actively recruiting and onboarding new staff each week. Our expert IT and HR teams will set you up with everything you need to join remotely whether you will need to relocate to the UK (or within the UK) now, or at a later date.We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:Bespoke and funded relocation package for you and your dependents, with support throughout the process from our dedicated Relocation SpecialistEnhanced maternity and paternity, private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screeningGenerous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, as all UK Bank holidaysAnnual discretionary studio bonusJoin our award-winning education and social responsibility programme; the Legacy Project, as an industry ambassador to mentor and educate othersDefined career development pathways and personalised training support including; SEGA Dev Day, internal masterclasses, prestigious creative workshops, on-site training with renowned specialists and global conference attendanceSeason ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on siteFree games and merchandise plus access to our extensive games libraryFree breakfast every day - toast, bagels, pancakes, cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit, smoothies, juices, milkshakes and more in our fully stocked kitchen*Wellbeing support with an employee assistance programme and onsite confidential sessionsIn-studio heavily subsidised massage therapy*Discounts for home technology, travel insurance, corporate gym membership, cinema tickets, holidays, trips out and Ikea vouchers, and many local businesses including estate agentsStudio parties for you and your family; such as our Summer Festival, Christmas Party plus a separate Children’s Christmas Party. We also have Cinema days and wrap parties for game releases*Studio community activities such as free Japanese lessons, life drawing, creative writing, Pilates, Walking Challenges, Couch to 5k, basketball, game and movie evenings, board game club, 5-a-side football, CA Choir, Sword fighting (yes, sword fighting) and loads more**some of the above in-studio benefits are on hold while we work remotely during COVID-19. 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.
Creative Assembly’s award-winning team behind Alien: Isolation are exploring new frontiers with a brand-new and exciting Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter IP.
This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Core Technology Programmer to join our console development team at our studio based in Horsham, West Sussex.
As a core technology programmer, you will be an essential part of the team and will work on developing systems using the Unreal game engine. You will be working closely with developers and creating technology to support artists and designers across the project.
Key Responsibilities
At Creative Assembly, we are passionate about playing and making games so will come with a good knowledge of the games industry in general.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
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Provide programming support within the Console team and will be applying your C++ skills
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Develop production code as well as optimising and bug fixing existing core systems on multiple platforms
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Use industry standard tools for development of the game and source control
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Design, implement and iterate on new systems and technology
Knowledge, Skill and Experience
Essential
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Fluent in C++ 17 programming
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In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine
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Being able to work well with other disciplines
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Attention to detail and a passion for making quality products
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Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
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Experience with multi-platform development
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Experience with parallel programming
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A passion for games
