Senior C++ Programmer (UK Based)

Firefly Studios are looking for a Senior C++ Programmer to join our team to work on an exciting new Unreal Engine 5 project currently in development.

Firefly are a small team and we are specifically looking for a talented, confident, experienced programmer who can quickly learn an existing codebase in order to extend existing systems and write new core systems. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of C++ and ideally have experience of working with Unreal Engine within a production environment.

At Firefly we are proud of the positive, fun and collaborative team work environment we have created. We like to give team members a degree of freedom over their work so you will need to be self motivated, hard working and reliable, happy to work within a team or individually, enjoy responsibility and have the ability to take the initiative and go beyond the brief where needed.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply, with all suitable applications considered equally regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression. We are looking to improve the diversity of our teams and believe firmly in the value of varied life experiences, backgrounds and cultures.

Required Skills

• Expert low level C++ programmer
• Computer science and maths background
• Knowledge and experience in pathfinding algorithms
• Ability to port game logic and systems from existing projects to a new codebase
• Game development experience
• Ability to work within a team to produce a finish project
• Self-sufficient, can finish tasks to high standards
• Confidence to take on responsibility, be ready to own a system and take it to completion

Highly Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and experience of working on a real time strategy game
• Knowledge and experience in gameplay AI, troop formations, and/or general gameplay programming
• Experience with or interest in lockstep-based approaches to simulation and networking
• Knowledge and experience in working on Unreal Engine C++ projects
• Knowledge and experience in performance optimising Unreal Engine games
• Love of strategy games

You will be required to demonstrate your skills via a portfolio of finished projects (demos or shipped)

Benefits of Working at Firefly Studios

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holiday (in addition to the 8 UK bank holidays)
• Devolver share bonus scheme (based on group performance)
• Optional BUPA health and dental insurance (after completion of the probationary period)
• Life assurance
• Workplace pension scheme
• New computer hardware or upgrades to allow you to do your job remotely

About Firefly Studios

Best known as the creators of the Stronghold ‘castle sim’ series, Firefly Studios has over 20 years of history developing historical strategy games on PC and mobile. Enjoyed worldwide by a community of millions, the series has a dedicated international following and hundreds of thousands of active users.

Firefly are a small, fun, dynamic, social team, ideal for fun, dynamic, social people who happen to be awesome programmers.  We offer a creative and flexible working environment that allows its employees the freedom and opportunities to maximise their talent.

In 2021 Firefly was acquired by acclaimed indie publisher Devolver Digital.

Location

• The company is fully remote. Ideally we are looking for someone based in the UK.  We also have a small office near Victoria Station in London which staff can use on a flexible basis.

How to Apply

To apply please use the form below and include:

• CV
• Covering letter
• A link to a demo of your work or online portfolio

We look forward to receiving your application, as well as your earliest possible starting date! If you have questions regarding the role please include these when you apply via email.