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Lead Programmer

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Lead Gameplay Programmer to join our team. The successful candidate will drive the code production of new games together with other team leads.

Abilities

A Lead Gameplay Programmer is expected to lead the technical design of the core gameplay features for a project and ensure that creative teams have all necessary game-specific tools in their possession.

• Expert in programming.
• Master in common game technologies, processes and software development. Expert in one or more:
  • Rendering pipelines
  • Physics
  • AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • Tools development
• Capable to generate tasks for the team members backlog to accommodate game design requirements and seek clarity from creative teams.
• Competent in ensuring that implementation meets expectations and negotiates trade-offs for problem areas.
• Able to produce documentation and guides to help team members to complete their work or overcome impediments.
• Capable to rapidly prototype as well as produce the final code.
• Able to quickly familiarize himself to work with a large existing codebase and existing processes, think them through and suggest achievable improvements.

Impact

The impact to a project expected from a Lead Gameplay Programmer is focused on consistent project delivery according to timelines.

• Responsible for a project risk assessment.
• Oversees all internal and external project dependencies and critical paths.
• Ensures contingency plan is in place.
• Implements processes to ensure stable delivery of a project.

Behaviours

The behaviour of a Lead is best described as a project champion. Therefore, we expect our Lead Programmer:

• Be alert and communicative about any impediments to their teams ability to deliver.
• Be driven to excel and improve the team around them.
• Influences team to achieve project goals.
• Provide constructive feedback and be helpful to less experienced members of the team.
• Be constructive and forthright about what is improbable, the project, and the team.

Qualifications

Must have

• Computer Science or similar degree, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in programming, preferably in the video-game industry
• Solid understanding of modern C++, and other modern languages
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine or other game engines
• Programming experience on Mobile Devices and/or Consoles
• Experience with SVN, Git, Perforce or other version-control systems

Additional Information

Gameloft Benefits include:

• Smart/casual dress code so you can be comfortable every day
• Birthday leave – take the afternoon off, it’s your Birthday!
• Private health support – to help you take care of you.
• Subsidy for the gym, your sport of choice, or rock-climbing membership
• Daily snacks - fresh fruit, fresh bean coffee, breakfast cereals.
• Friday Beer O’Clock & drinks with friendly game tournaments
• A lunch room with pool table
• Superb roof-top terrace for lunch + BBQ for Studio parties and events
• Secure bike storage room and shower facilities
• Studio located just minutes from Howard Smith Wharves and river
• Studio Mascot - “Mr Hendricks” the lively Dachshund who protects our Studio
• Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year on the right foot
• Vacancy referral program with generous bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program - because sometimes we need additional support

We can’t wait to find our next great talent!

• Please submit your CV, cover letter or portfolio (if applicable)
• Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months

Company Description

A leading digital and social game publisher, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms and with an audience of 140 million monthly users offers via Gameloft Advertising Solutions a unique level of visibility and involvement to advertisers.

Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel® and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 6,000 people worldwide. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.