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Puzzling.com, a Miniclip studio based near Leamington Spa in the UK, is looking for a Senior Game Programmer to join their team.
This position is a hybrid role, involving work in the studio located in the scenic British countryside. Applicants must be willing to commit to this location.
Your New Team...
At Puzzling, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. Joining our talented team in Leamington Spa means being part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit remains strong.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Game Programmer to enhance our development team.
As a Senior Game Programmer, your responsibilities will include coding gameplay, optimizing performance, and integrating SDKs, art, and audio to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. You will work closely with producers, designers, and art leads to implement game features and mechanics, and drive the technical direction of the game. Mentoring junior programmers to ensure high-quality code and best practices is also part of your role.
Responsibilities:
1. Code gameplay, optimize performance, and integrate SDKs, art, and audio for seamless gaming experiences.
2. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in collaboration with various team leads to implement features and mechanics.
3. Mentor junior programmers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
4. Debug, test, and resolve issues, optimizing performance across multiple platforms.
5. Contribute to game prototypes, participate in code reviews, and maintain documentation.
6. Address development challenges and iterate on code to improve gameplay.
7. Drive innovation in gameplay, technology, and user interaction.
8. Collaborate with QA to ensure rapid development and high-quality output.
9. Stay updated on emerging technologies to keep games current.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in game programming with a strong understanding of object-oriented principles and project delivery.
* Excellent problem-solving skills focused on clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for gaming and industry standards.
* Experience with source control systems.
* Experience in 3D and 2D gameplay development.
* Experience in the games industry with multiple released titles.
* Strong understanding of systems optimization.
Bonus Points:
A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Who are Puzzling.com...
Puzzling.com (formerly Supersonic Software Ltd.) was founded in 1988, initially focusing on console game development. About 10 years ago, the company shifted focus to free-to-play mobile games. It was a founding member and investor in Appynation, which it later fully acquired, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The company specializes in puzzle games and franchises such as ‘Puzzle Page’, ‘Picture Cross’, ‘World’s Biggest Crossword’, ‘Picture Cross Colour’, and ‘One Clue Crossword’.
In 2021, Supersonic was acquired by Miniclip and now operates as an independent studio within the Miniclip family.
About Miniclip
Miniclip is a global leader in mobile gaming, with over 450 million monthly users and 70 million daily active players across various platforms. Founded in 2001, it has developed a portfolio of over 60 high-quality mobile games, including popular titles like 8 Ball Pool, Subway Surfers, and others, with over 10.5 billion downloads globally.
For more information, visit https://miniclip.com/
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