Programmer (multiple roles) - Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom - Climax Studios

Description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.

We have a state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.

You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate.

At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren't afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

We are looking for a deeply talented A.I.

Programmer to help us generate the best open world experiences in our games and push the limits of Artificial intelligence in areas such as pathfinding, combat, and decision-making.

We are seeking down to earth and creative thinking programmer, a coder who can bring their experience and considerable coding talents to our studio, an engineer that we can learn from as well as teach and grow with.

ResponsibilitiesWork with existing engine code base to develop and improve AIDevelop AI / game code as well as tools and extend it for high profile projectsSpecify and contribute to testing proceduresIntegrate creative and technical design processes while ensuring that high production values are never compromisedQualificationsA degree in computer science, games development or equivalentMinimum of 2 years commercial games programming experienceRequirementsA high level of proficiency with C++Experience with Unreal 4/5Excellent mathProven problem-solving abilityBroad familiarity with AI in game development is requiredYou would also have experience of developing modern character AI systemsExperience of pathfinding, steering, and motion planningState machines and behaviour treesImplementing cooperation and group behavioursExperience of working within a teamA real passion for games programmingPlease don't forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your GitHub, website or portfolio, it's very difficult for us to assess your code abilities if you don't provide us with any.

Please remember that we make games and games are fun so it we would love to receive a well-written and passionate cover letter.

BenefitsExcellent holiday packageRegular social eventsFresh fruit and snacksA friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environmentOngoing training and development, with career progressionDiscount card for all the shopping centre storesGreat seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shopsGroup Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPAGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammePrivate Dental InsuranceGroup Income ProtectionCompany Pension SchemeCycle To Work SchemeEye-Care VouchersPerksBring your doggo to work We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet usBean to cup coffee machine in the studioFresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacksIn-house clubs and socials.

From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialiseRegular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising eventsRole Information:

ENStudio:
Climax StudiosLocation: Europe, United Kingdom, PortsmouthDepartment: Code

Employment Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full Time, Remote