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Programmer - Entry Level
5 years ago
Rebellion offers a limited amount of entry-level trainee roles each year. If you have less than 1 year of professional C++ games experience (or none!) we offer the chance to work with industry experts at our Oxford studio who will guide and teach you how to contribute to making the best computer games.
Want to know more? You can watch our video here;
Inside the Rebellion coding team.
Entry-level programmers can experience hands-on training in a professional studio working on live projects and tools.
A strong academic background is also preferred with a 1st class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or other science-related subject.
Your Application:Please apply below. As well as your CV, please upload a cover letter letting us know:
1. Why did you choose to apply to Rebellion above other opportunities?
2. What would you be able to offer us?
3. What would you hope to gain?
4. Which of our games have you played and what did you like and dislike about them?
5. More info about any other experience you consider relevant. eg. hobby projects, previous work experience.
Please provide a portfolio, for example links to your source code and / or video of your games/apps in action.
Requirements
The main ability we are looking for is some practical C++ knowledge! If we are considering inviting you to interview then we will usually ask you to do an initial C++ programming test beforehand. This gives Rebellion a chance to see what you already know and how you approach problems. The test can be done at home at a time suitable to you. It should take about an hour but we assess tests based on your own indicated level of skill – so if you are confident in your C++ you should attempt the test under test conditions but if you have just started learning C++ we are happy for you to take longer and use reference material.
Other Skills:
- - Excellent initiative, self-motivation, organisational and problem solving skills
- - The ability to accept and follow direction
- -A genuine interest in playing games
Benefits
- Holidays: 25 days paid annual leave plus all bank holidays (33 days total)
- Hours: flexible start and finish times
- Pension: contributory pension scheme where company matches 3%, salary sacrifice so saves on tax & NI
- Cycle Scheme: spread bike payments over 12 months, salary sacrifice so saves on tax & NI
- Childcare Vouchers: for nurseries, holiday care and after school clubs, salary sacrifice so saves on tax & NI
- Eye Test Vouchers: free eye tests and additional discounts on glasses/contact lenses
- Introduction Bonus: £2k or more for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
- Free Stuff: Rebellion Steam titles, GDC Vault access, Autodesk home licence for 3D artists (for personal use only, we actively discourage working from home!), digital 2000AD/Solaris/Abaddon/Ravenstone copies, game and film library
- Discounts: 50% off most 2000AD merchandise, discounted membership at The Athlete Centre gym 200 metres from Oxford studio
- Culture: friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance (anti-crunch)
- Social: annual company events (Summer BBQ & Christmas Party), various ad-hoc events and out-of-hours social groups such as photography, board games, football, baking, etc
- Oxford Location: local pub, M&S and Waitrose, 10 minute walk to train station and 20 minute walk to city centre
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