EXPERIENCED PROGRAMMER
Fireproof Studios are looking for an experienced programmer to help us manage our back-catalogue of award winning games. This would include updating and maintaining the games on their current platforms, and porting them to new platforms. This is a hybrid role, requiring at least 2 days a week of work in our office in Guildford.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Get the games running on new platforms
- Integrate any platform services required (e.g. Achievements, Cloud Saving)
- Where possible improve the graphical features to fit the platform (in conjunction with the art team), and optimise to achieve stable performance
- Where necessary implement any new controller interfaces (e.g. touchscreen, mouse) and make any changes to the game to make it play well.
- Deal with any compliance issues of the platform
- Fix any bugs
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- 4+ years of professional games programming experience.
- Familiarity with a range of different hardware and ecosystems (e.g. Apple, Android, Switch, PlayStation, PC)
- Familiarity with the Unity engine
- An ability to work independently and maintain very high standards
BONUS POINTS FOR:
- Experience with Svn and Perforce source control
- Familiarity with the publishing dashboards of some or all of the platforms
- Experience of setting up and maintaining CI systems (e.g. TeamCity or Jenkins)
WHAT WE’LL PROVIDE:
- Relaxed working environment in the centre of Guildford
- Free drinks, fruit & snacks
- Well stocked games room & pool table
- Team pub lunches & outings
- 24 days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- National Rail Season Ticket Travel Loan
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible working hours
- £Negotiable
ABOUT FIREPROOF GAMES:
Fireproof Games are based in Guildford, UK and are a 100% independent games developer. Click here to find out more about us and our company culture.
Fireproof Games is an equal opportunities employer hoping to attract applications from diverse backgrounds. Recruitment selection is based on objective, job-related criteria. Candidates will be chosen on their merits and abilities without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.
TO APPLY:
If you meet the requirements specified above and feel you’d be a good fit for the team, please email your CV and covering letter to jobs@fireproofstudios.com.
