Lead Gameplay Programmer

Start: Immediate

Duration: Permanent

Location: Liverpool or Remote (UK)

We are looking for an experienced Gameplay Programmer to join our development team to help develop a new AAA title. LAST SENTINEL is a AAA, open-world action game that brings to life sophisticated player-driven gameplay, graphical realism, and mature, thoughtful storytelling.

As a Lead Gameplay Programmer at Lucid your main responsibilities will be directing the the team investigating, designing, and implementing a wide stack of multiplayer gameplay features.

Responsibilities

• Work with the production team and technical director to plan work.
• Lead and manage the day to day running of a systems programming team.
• Take ownership of the design and development of key framework systems for a multiplayer title.
• Support your team in the implementation of reliable, maintainable, and bug-free code.
  
• Bring technical expertise and experience to the challenges of multiplayer game development.
• Hold 1:1s with team members and support them in their career development
• Advise and mentor junior staff on best practice in multiplayer game development.

Required Experience

• Proven leadership experience.
• Experience working on multiple games for console and PC.
• Excellent C/C++ knowledge.
• Multiplayer experience.
• Experience with AI, Animation, and Gameplay Programming.

• Remote and Hybrid Working
• Company pension at 4% of annual salary
• 29 days holidays
• Cycle2work scheme
• Aviva healthcare cover which includes dental and optical
• Life Assurance
• Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month
• Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus

Important

The interview process for the Lead Gameplay Programmer roles is made up of 3 stages:

• First interview (45 - 60 minutes) – An interview to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with members of our programming team. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.
• Second Interview (30- 45 minutes) – A chat with our CTO and Studio Technical Director, to discuss your experience and talk about the technical aspects of the role.
• Final interview (30 minutes) – A final Interview with our Studio Head and Studio Production Director. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid! You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture.

Our recruitment process typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on availability. We work our process around your availability and try to be as accommodating as possible. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch prior to your first interview and will keep in contact throughout the process. If you have any specific questions prior to this please contact jobs@lucidgames.co.uk

Lucid Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We can provide suitable adjustments during our recruitment processes. Should you require adjustments/flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Lucid, please let us know in the notes/cover letter section of your application. This will not affect your application.