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Tools and Pipeline Programmer
1 year ago
Supermassive Games have produced some of the most recognisable and compelling storytelling titles in the world of AAA games. The BAFTA-winning Until Dawn , the cinematic masterclass of The Dark Pictures Anthology , the multi-award winning The Quarry , the action-packed rollercoaster horror VR titles Switchback VR and Rush of Blood to the world of Little Nightmares , and many more!
Time and time again, our incredibly talented and passionate team have delivered games that strike fear into all that dare to play. And we have no plans to stop there! Alongside growing the Dark Pictures universe in new and exciting ways, we have several unannounced, and suitably thrilling, projects!
And so, as we move into new genres and grow our studio, our hunt for talent continues!
Join the Supermassive Games team and create your own story.
We’re looking for a Tools & Pipeline Programmer to join us here at Supermassive Games…
In this role you’ll be:
Owning and optimising the powerful systems we’ve built around our very own custom version of Unreal Engine. We have partnered with cutting edge industry leaders within the movie industry to deliver expressive character performances. Where you will play an integral part in the process that will allow us to produce the high-quality branching narrative that the Quarry exemplified.
This role will be based in one of our three central Guildford offices - each a short distance from the main train station. We’re passionate about the collaborative environment here at Supermassive Games where we work to a hybrid model in many of our roles. We are truly a diverse and international business of more than 40 different nationalities from around the globe, providing sponsorship and relocation assistance to those that require it (speak to one of our recruiters for more info).
Requirements
The main responsibilities will be:
- Optimise and Build upon our existing toolset built upon our customised version of Unreal Engine.
- Support artists and designers with their workflows across the whole project cycle to deliver efficiency.
- Consistently innovate and seek out opportunities to improve the user-experience for the Supermassive team.
- Prioritising your workload as problems arise, balancing the urgency of day-to-day issues with larger ongoing projects.
Experience and skills that would best suit this position:
- Expert programmer - you've been operating professionally for 5+ years making use of a variety of languages such as C++, C# and Python.
- Experienced developer – you have supported a large dev team through a full production cycle, gaining a good knowledge of the various workflows across the full breadth of content creation.
- Focussed on the end-user – you are driven to make things better for the end-user, combining a deep understanding of the user-experience, with well thought-out solutions, and solid implementation.
- Great communicator – you can comfortably work with team members across the disciplines, being approachable and having excellent communication that facilitates exploration with a view to finding the best solutions.
- Practical – you are willing to muck-in and help-out other team members who are struggling, solving day-to-day problems, and keeping the team moving forwards at all times.
- Hands-on working with Unreal Engine and its various content tools at a level where you can offer advice and support other users.
- Experience extending functionality of periphery DCC software, perhaps writing plugins for Maya or MotionBuilder (or equivalents) to meet custom requirements.
- An analytic and solution focussed approach coupled with the ability to stay focussed under pressure.
Benefits
The Perks of being a Supermassive Superstar are:
- 25 Days Annual Leave (3 of which are used when we close the studio for our end of year break)
- Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
- Life Assurance (6 x annual salary)
- Quarterly Profit related Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Income Protection
- Enhanced Family Leave (maternity and paternity pay)
- Generous staff referral scheme
- Discount Card for food and drink at our local pub
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