Our client is makes AAA action games in a realistic art style. We seek an experience graphics/render programmer to join their onsite team. Full relocation package and visa support provided.

Key Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with team members to enhance our cutting-edge graphics pipeline, focusing on advanced rendering techniques, lighting, and special effects.

· Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize both current and upcoming rendering code.

· Proactively explore and integrate new rendering methods and technologies.

· Communicate effectively and work closely with Technical Artists to design, refine, and iterate on tools and features.

Qualifications:

· A minimum of 3 years of professional experiencein the field.

· Strong proficiency in C++.

· Solid understanding and practical application of 3D mathematics, rendering algorithms, and data structures.

· A performance-focused mindset with strong optimization skills.

· Initiative and drive to continually learn and implement emerging rendering techniques.

· Proficiency in mathematical analysis.

· Familiarity with physically-based rendering techniques and how to apply them.

· Excellent communication skills, with experience working alongside Technical Artists to collaboratively develop tools and features.

Preferred Skills:

· Knowledge of a wide range of graphics APIs and shader languages, including DirectX and OpenGL/GLSL.

· Hands-on experience developing for 9th generation console platforms.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package is available.

CVs to cvs@big-planet.biz to apply

Our client is a world leader in strategy games for PC andconsole. We're seeking a Technical Director to play a key role in developing what we will be a ground breaking MMO.

Who will you work with?

You’ll join our Engineering team, as Technical Director,you'll be building and leading a team of engineers, ensuring smooth communication between teams and departments, and playing an integral role in the technical ownership of the product. You will report directly to the CTO and collaborate closely with the engineering management team.

We’re specifically looking for someone to be based in Berlin.

What will your role involve?

• Working closely with our CTO, to shape and implement the engineering vision.
• Translating business objectives into concrete technical requirements, enhancing productivity, optimizing processes, and ensuring scalability.
• Collaborating with the Talent Acquisition team, departmental directors, and senior leadership to drive workforce planning for the engineering team.
• Leading and mentoring the engineering team in adopting modern development practices, fostering a culture of ongoing improvement and innovation.
• Managing the leadership of the Engineering team across, overseeing team growth, performance evaluations, and regular one-on-ones to ensure alignment and support.

You might be the perfect fit if you have…

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in both agile development and live-ops environments.
• A track record of managing teams of leaders.
• Strong experience in scalable workforce planning for growing teams.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on expertise with modern development practices, such as TDD, OOD, CI, TBD, CD, and DORA.
• A solid understanding of technical domains and the ability to translate company goals into executable technical strategies.

Competitive salary, full corporate benefits, all modernworking practices, generous vacation, world class team, relocation package and state of the art studio provided.

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We are seeking a Render Coder to play a crucialrole in crafting dynamic video game graphics. The role is strictly onsite.We offer a relocation package and a dedicated team to help you move and settlein, with an excellent social scene at the studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with colleagues to push forward our state-of-the-art graphics pipeline, with a focus on rendering techniques, advanced lighting, and visual effects.
• Skilled at detecting and addressing bottlenecks to optimize both upcoming and existing rendering code.
• Eager to explore and apply emerging rendering techniques independently.
• Strong communicator with experience collaborating with Technical Artists to develop, improve, and refine tools and features.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of professional industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge of C++ programming.
• Strong understanding and practical use of 3D math, data structures, and rendering algorithms.
• Expertise in performance optimization and development with efficiency in mind.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about learning and integrating new rendering methods.
• Proficient in mathematical analysis.
• Well-versed in physically-based rendering techniques.
• Effective at working with Technical Artists to iterate on and enhance tools and features.

Preferred Experience

• Broad experience with graphics APIs and shader programming languages such as OpenGL/GLSL and DirectX.
• A passion for gaming.
• Keeping up with the latest trends and researching software to inform future tools and processes.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is available. Full relocation package included.

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Our client is a game studio dedicated to exploring thefuture of humanity through various forms of media. We strive to present profound and meaningful topics in a captivating, accessible, and entertaining way for audiences of all ages.

Our flagship project is an expansive, persistent virtual world that we believe will transform the MMO landscape and positively impact society.

Our mission is to unite people through engaging media experiences and by fostering robust communities.

We’re embarking on an exhilarating journey and need talented individuals like you to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Role Overview:

As the Technical Director, you will be responsible for assembling and leading a team of engineers, ensuring seamless communication across teams and departments, and playing a key role in technical product ownership. You will report to the CTO and collaborate closely with the engineering management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CTO to build the engineering team
• Work individually with team members to set personal and professional growth objectives.
• Enhance productivity by removing barriers and streamlining processes.
• Identify and resolve conflicts and issues within or between teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide honest feedback.
• Contribute to management best practices and foster a positive engineering culture.
• Promote mentoring within the engineering discipline, both personally and across teams.
• Partner with the recruiting team to expand the team and identify growth needs with team leads and management.
• Work with the CTO and senior engineers to drive technical initiatives and enhance engineering practices.
• Develop and monitor key quality and team performance metrics, driving improvement and communicating progress.
• Manage the team's backlog, priorities, dependencies, and technical strategy in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Facilitate team meetings, such as retrospectives.
• Stay updated on trends and technical developments in the team’s areas of focus.

Qualifications:

• Experience as an engineer in the games industry.
• Ability to translate company strategy into technical execution within the technical domain.
• Managerial experience with a solid understanding of team dynamics and maturity.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience in team capacity planning.
• Excellent personal communication skills and the ability to handle difficult conversations.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with modern development methodologies like CI, TBD, TDD, CD, and DORA.

Ideal Candidate:

• A natural leader with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement.
• A strong communicator capable of managing difficult conversations and facilitating collaboration.
• A team player who values cross-functional teamwork and has experience working with Product Owners and Project Managers.
• Results-oriented, capable of driving projects to completion and meeting deadlines.
• Solid technical background and experience managing technical teams with a focus on product ownership.
• Comfortable with Agile methodologies and experienced with modern development practices.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project with ample room for professional and personal growth.
• Competitive salary and 27 days of paid vacation.
• Monthly public transport travel reimbursement.
• Company co-contributions to private pensions monthly.
• Reimbursement for physical health activities.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Flexible office hours (with core hours).
• Monthly team events and activities.
• A dog-friendly office, adjustable standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and mobile air conditioning units for hot summers.
• Healthy snacks and drinks in the office.

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Are you ready to lead the engineering efforts at one of the world's top game studios? We are on the brink of launching new games, building on our phenomenal success as the creator of the most downloaded game of all time (billions of downloads and counting!).

We are searching for a Technical Director to steer our engineering team. This vital role involves overseeing engineering teams from a personnel, technology, and process standpoint. It's not just about coding or direct technical tasks; it's about embodying leadership to inspire, guide, and help a talented team grow. The Technical Director is akin to an orchestra conductor, bringing a cohesive vision to the team and pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.

The perfect candidate will possess a mix of technical expertise and people management skills, with an ability to navigate and coordinate the complexities of game development processes. You will join the Games leadership team and have the chance to influence the most downloaded game in the world. Additionally, you will be part of the Technical Leadership community, contributing to the technical strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Provide career development through training, hands-on learning, and feedback.
• Capability Assessment and Development: Evaluate team capabilities, identify growth opportunities, and address skill gaps.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the game leadership team to define the technical vision and translate business goals into technical strategies. Break down strategies into technical roadmaps and prioritize alongside product features.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee game architecture, engineering processes, and the technical health of the game. Ensure best practices are maintained and continuously improved. Implement new systems as needed to support evolving game development needs. Stay updated on the latest trends in mobile gaming technology. Align overall architecture with technical leadership and the Chief Architect.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams like Art, Design, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Production. Act as a technical liaison between the game development team and central technology. Engage with and contribute to the Engineering community.
• Communication: Clearly communicate technical capabilities and project statuses to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Produce clear documentation and reports that enhance the transparency of engineering processes and technical decisions.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a technical leadership role within the gaming industry.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to mentor and develop technical talent in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively articulate technical vision and strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles, architecture design, and scalability considerations.
• Ability to set and drive a technical vision and direction for projects, make data-informed decisions, and drive alignment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Product-savvy with the ability to understand, discuss, and interact with all disciplines on the game team without being an expert.
• Bonus Points:
  • Experience in casual games.
  • Previous experience scaling engineering teams.
  • Knowledge of advertising technology.

The Studio:

• We are a mobile games studio with over 4 billion downloads worldwide! Join our team where creativity thrives in our state-of-the-art studio.
• Dive into exciting and creative projects with a diverse group of colleagues from over 40 countries.
• We believe in providing the best equipment for optimal performance, supported by our IT team. Enjoy a home-office budget for remote work needs!
• We care for your well-being with a delicious lunch buffet, healthy snacks, and regular social events.
• Our in-house relocation specialists will assist you in moving and settling in comfortably. Note: This is not a fully remote role.

Submit your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz to apply.

Our client is a world leading multinational software developer.

Location: Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Romania, Czech Republic (Office/Hybrid/Remote)

Position Overview:

Are you eager to embark on a new adventure with a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing and linking global infrastructure? We need a Senior Software Developer to join our Infrastructure Cloud product development team tocreate our next-generation products and user experiences. The ideal candidate will be part of a software development team that provides industry-leading software to digitalize the lifecycle of infrastructure assets, contributing to our mission of delivering innovative software and services for the enterprises and professionals who design, build,and operate the world's infrastructure—boosting both the global economy and environment for a better quality of life.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design: Participate in defining and interpreting features, and design specific services, products, and features focusing on stability, usability, and maintainability.
• Implementation: Utilize the latest development tools to transform designs into software products and services.
• Support: Maintain the existing codebase and provide assistance to the support team.
• Testing: Conduct unit testing throughout the project to ensure code quality and compliance with required use cases.
• DevOps: Follow DevOps processes from design through to delivery.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and use fully automated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines to deliver code changes into production.
• Learning: Continuously learn and apply the latest technologies and coding patterns.
• Security: Adhere to secure development practices.
• Mentorship: Mentor and share experience with team members.
• Collaboration: Work with other teams that consume or provide services.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A graduate or post-graduate degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent training/experience.
• At least 5 years of software development experience with C++.
• Experience working with SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
• Familiarity with scrum and agile methodologies.
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, testable, efficient, and secure code.
• Proficiency with C++ test frameworks, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
• Insight into the short- and long-term implications of coding strategies and styles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Azure deployment and cloud services.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Git.

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Our client is an award-winning AAA studio based in London. They are looking for a skilled Lead UI Engineer skilled in C++ to join an incredible team of programmers to help them make some truly outstanding games.  This role is offered onsite.

What you will be doing:

• Determine the technical design and execution of the user interface.
• Collaborate with the leadership team and other disciplines to integrate ideas.
• Create project road maps for UI engineering.
• As a reliable leader, provide effective feedback and guidance.
• Develop resilient data-driven interfaces that uphold the project's fundamental technical principles.

Who you are:

• Strong professional UI programming experience.
• C++ experience.
• Practical UI implementation knowledge.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Fantastic organisational skills.
• Able to present ideas clearly and confidently to audiences of all experience levels. 
• A real passion for games.

Bonus:

• Experience with UE4 and Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG)
• Multi-platform development experience. 
• Experience with localisation pipelines. 
• Demonstrable appreciation of usability conventions in relation to UI. 
• Familiar with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.

Benefits

Competitive salary, visa and relocation packages, learning and career development opportunities, mental health support, pension scheme and more.

Application

To apply please forward your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference number 2524. 

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We are working with a successful AAA studio based in London, who are now looking for a talented Engineering Manager to join their team. This role is offered fully onsite alongside an excellent relocation package, benefits, and salary.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including production to establish, refine and optimize dependencies.
• Lead, coach, and guide the engineering team.
• Understanding systems and tools requirements.
• Ensure the team is engaged on the relevant tasks at a suitable timeframe.
• Ensure the engineering team achieves progress that fulfils objectives.
• Promote a culture of growth and development through mentoring the team.

Who you are:

• Experience with shipping multiple game projects and managing large teams.
• You have expert understanding of engineering including C++ programming tool.
• Strong leadership, management, and problem-solving abilities.
• You are able to facilitate straightforward discussions and create clear, precise documentation.
• Able to develop relationships and create valuable connections with the team.
• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a great work-life balance, relocation package offered, friendly and supportive work environment, professional growth and training courses.

Application

To apply please forward your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference number 2948.

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Our client is a well-established AAA games studio based in London who are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join their team and work on their latest projects. This role is offered onsite alongside excellent relocation assistance, competitive salary, and great benefits.

What will you be doing:

• Write clean, reliable, and portable code.
• Assess, control, and improve game performance.
• Mentor and guide junior programmers on the team, offering clear and informed feedback.
• Keep current with the most recent technology and approaches in game programming.
• Alongside other multiple disciplinary teams, you will accumulate specifications, design, and develop systems to support numerous projects.
• You will contribute to the project's progress by creating and upholding roadmaps in collaboration with your discipline lead. 
• Recognise challenges and obstacles early and resolve them proactively.

Who you are:

• Expert knowledge of C++ and Unreal Engine 5.
• Professional experience with systems development for PC/Console games. 
• Successfully developed systems for present and next-generation consoles, including IO rendering, content pipelines, and memory management.
• Good knowledge of evaluating and optimising code for efficient CPU, GPU, memory, and bandwidth utilisation, as well as using debuggers.
• Strong understanding of 3D maths analytics and principles.
• Great English written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• This studio offers a competitive salary, friendly working environment, an excellent pension scheme, medical insurance and a relocation package.

Application

To apply please forward your CVs to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference number 2945.

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This independent game studio based in Ljubljana, the cultural heart of Slovenia, is looking for a Unreal Programmer to work on their upcoming combat console title. This role is offer onsite to EU candidates.

What will you do?

• Work with a team of highly skilled programmers in an interesting and challenging PC/console project using Unreal Engine
• Implementing gameplay features, UI, and platform specific features
• Liaising with other team members to schedule and complete tasks to a high quality
• Write, optimise, maintain, implement, test, bug free code

What skills do you need?

• Unreal Engine
• C++
• Excellent English
• Use of most up to date technology for best practice
• Able to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development or similar
• 2+ years games industry experience in a similar role with a published title under your belt

Benefits

• Flexitime, profit share, relocation package, central city centre office location…

Application

To apply pls forward your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2574.

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Our client is a successful games development studio based in Bangalore, India. They are looking for a passionate Technical Director to join their dynamic team.

Our client is a leading games studio located in Norway. They are looking for a talented Unreal UI Developer to join their passionate team. This role is offered remote if based in Europe.

What you will be doing:

·  Write high-quality code that is clean and effective.

·  Eliminate UI and UX flaws to optimise the experience for mobile users.

·  Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and fellow developers.

·  Assist in the creation and implementation of tools using Unreal Engine.

·  Implement fresh and current UI systems to satisfy the game's design objective to enhance player experience.

Who you are:

·  3+ years of professional experience in a UI role.

·  Fluent in English to a professional level.

·  Strong 2D image application skills such as Photoshop.

·  You are proficient with Unreal Engine 4, including blueprints, C++, and optimisation.

·  You are a keen learner and open to receiving and adjusting to artistic feedback.

·  Prior professional experience developing mobile applications utilising client-server back-end communication.

·  You have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Remote working offered, Flexible working hours, Great benefits package and schemes, Professional career development opportunities and many more.

Application:

To apply please forward your CVs to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference number 2942.

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We are working with a revolutionary company based in Norway who are looking for a talented Unreal Engine Developer to join their team.

What you are doing:

• Develop new features using Unreal Engine 5 (both Blueprints and C++)
• Write clean, scalable, optimized high-quality code.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure coding standards.
• Debug and fix issues where necessary.
• Work with other colleagues to solve technical challenges to achieve the best results.

Who you are:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience with Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency of C++.
• Recent professional experience in the mobile development space.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Great English written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary offered.
• Flexible working hours.
• Great benefits package and schemes.
• Opportunities for professional career development and career growth.

Application

Please e-mail your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2836.

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Our client is a development studio located in Prague. They are looking for a skilled Lead Network Programmer to join their passionate team. This role is based on-site and is great for those who want to work on exciting new projects.

What you will be doing:

• Manage and maintain security and compliance measures for projects.
• Collaborate with other department teams to identify and improve limitations.
• Creating, constructing, and managing the company’s worldwide network infrastructure.
• Constantly considering performance regarding project progress and experiences, utilising the newest hardware to do so.
• Implement understanding of network programming tools.
• Mentor and guide team members by providing coaching and feedback.

Who you are:

• Previous experience in a Lead Network Programming role or similar.
• You have used current programming tools and practices and have a proficient understanding of all the basic concepts of the language.
• Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisation and leadership abilities.
• You have great attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Healthy work-life balance, relocation support, social activities, flexible working, competitive salary and many more.

Application:

To apply please forward your CVs to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference number 2939.

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Our client is an exciting PC/Console games studio based in Southern Germany who are seeking a skilled Senior Gameplay Programmer to join their team and work on their latest projects.

What you will be doing:

• Drive character development through advanced AI implementation and dynamic combat mechanics.
• Craft engaging weapons and unique abilities for thrilling gameplay experiences.
• Seamlessly integrate a variety of gameplay systems, tools, and logic.
• Excel in specialized areas or adapt with a versatile skill set, embracing diverse responsibilities.
• Lead, mentor, and uphold high standards while ensuring a balance between efficiency and quality.
• Join a team of dedicated professionals to create exceptional and captivating global gaming experiences.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Computer Science or a similar field
• 5+ years’ experience in a programming role or similar
• Involvement in the full development cycle of a console game and exposure to recent AA or AAA character-centred games
• Demonstrated proficient C++ skills coupled with inventive problem-solving abilities
• Genuine enthusiasm for video games and their creation
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Sound knowledge of linear algebra.

Benefits:

• Flexible work with a competitive salary
• 30 days of annual leave
• Access mental health support and complimentary accident/health insurance and pension plan
• Stay active with the on-site fitness area, a green office environment
• Additional benefits eg. language classes

Application:

Please e-mail your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2919.

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Our client is an award-winning studio applying physical principles to video games, they are now looking for a talented Mid/Senior Level Graphics Programmer to join their team and work on their latest exciting projects. This role is offered fully remote if based in the UK.

What you will be doing:

• Research and develop new physically based real-time rendering systems
• Finding and fixing bugs and performance issues
• Help lead an agile to develop and support new and existing studio projects
• Write efficient GPU code to maximize graphics performance on various gaming platforms
• Stay up to date with the latest graphics technologies and research to bring innovation to the studio’s projects

Who you are:

• Industry experience in a graphics programmer role or similar
• University level understanding of 3D mathematics and calculus
• Deep knowledge of rending API’s such as Vulkan and D3D12
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Good debugging and data optimisation skills
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Fully remote working offered
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Access to cutting-edge technology
• Friendly and supportive work environment

Application:

Please forward your updated PDF or Word formatted CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 1234.

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We are working with a dynamic and innovative AAA PC/Console games studio, who are looking for an experienced Lead Multiplayer Programmer to join their team and work on their latest projects. This role is offered fully remote.

What you will be doing:

• Design and implement required online solutions for the project coping with design intention and technical requirements
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to define best coding process that balance rapid interaction with stability
• Optimize network performance, latency, and bandwidth usage to deliver lag-free and responsive multiplayer experience
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for multiplayer systems
• Architect from high level systems to low level performance tweaks in C/C++
• Research and develop new technologies
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in multiplayer game development

Who you are:

• 5+ years of programming experience, working in the Unreal Engine and in a Lead/Senior management role
• At least 1 shipped AA/AAA title in a Lead/Senior role
• Strong C & C++ skills
• Experience debugging multi-threaded Client/Serve symbol-less systems in a run-time environment
• Gameplay Replication experience, Player Authentication, Low-Level (TCP/UDP Packet) Comms
• Leading the effort to optimize network performance, reduce latency, and ensure a seamless multiplayer experience for players
• Match-Making, Late-Join and Hot Migration implementations
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours with no crunch
• Remote/home working
• Professional learning development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Company social events

Application:

To apply please forward your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference 2925.

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Our client is an exciting games studio based in Quebec, who are seeking a skilled Senior Unreal Gameplay Programmer to join their team and work on their latest exciting projects.

What you will be doing:

• Contribute to video game design and production within a diversely skilled professional team
• Craft games using a game engine and associated technologies to enhance playability
• Iterate on game mechanic prototypes finetuning gameplay elements
• Combine components like 3D assets, animations, interfaces, visuals, and audio elements
• Assist in adapting PC games for various consoles as needed

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in software development or relevant field 
• 5+ years of experience in video game development
• Have been involved in the full development cycle of a console game
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine and C++
• Display hands-on experience in iOS and Android development
• Capable of performing performance profiling for CPU, GPU, and memory optimization

Benefits:

• Hybrid work option offering both remote and in-person flexibility
• Up to 7 weeks annually vacation
• Extensive benefits package (inclusive group insurance, telemedicine, flexible savings)
• Health and wellness support
• Diverse mobility program (public transit pass, parking assistance, bike facilities)

Application:

Please e-mail your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2923.

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We are working with a fantastic F2P mobile game studio based in Turkey who are seeking multiple talented Unity Programmers to join their team and work on their highly successful iOS and Android titles. This is a great opportunity for an established Unity Programmers to contribute to the creation of mobile titles enjoyed by millions worldwide.

What will you be doing?

• Designing and developing features and pipelines
• Evaluating sprint features, ensuring time effectiveness and feasibility
• Technical documentation
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team or artists, designers and UI
• Training junior programmers

Who you are

• 5+ years in game development with at least 1+ released titles on mobile  platform
• C# and Unity3D
• Debugging skills
• Performance analysis and optimisation
• 2D/3D graphics
• Mobile development experience including UI and platform limitations
• Strong programming skills including knowledge of best practice and techniques

Benefits

Private healthcare, central city location, competitive salary...

Application

Please e-mail your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2163.

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Our client is a leading gaming company located in Berlin, Germany. They are looking for a passionate Senior Data Engineer to join their supportive team working on-site.

What you will be doing:

· Build, upkeep, and optimise the current Big Data infrastructure.

· Producing and designing data models.

· Driving cross-team solutions effectively.

· Take part in concept development, architectural decisions, and code reviews.

Who you are:

· 3+ years of experience in with data intensive applications and working with Cloud environments.

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent.

· Highly proficient with Java, noSQL, SQL databases and technologies.

· Extensive understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design etc.

· Have analytical skills and the ability to work well in collaboration with others.

Benefits:

· Hybrid working option, flexible hours, Visa and relocation support, German and English classes, great working environment, social events, opportunities for personal development and many more.

Application:

To apply please forward your CVs to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference number 2869.

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We are working with a top tier, AAA game studio based in the South East of England who are looking for a C++ Technical Lead Programmer to join their team and lead on their exciting new project.

What will you be doing?

• Planning the technical roadmap
• Leading a team of talented programmers, providing technical guidance, mentorship and support throughout the game development life cycle
• Responsible for the technical direction of the project
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to define technical requirements, project goals, and overall project scope
• Creating contingency plans based on potential technical risks
• Conduct code reviews, providence constructive feedback and mentor team members to foster growth and development
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring smooth gameplay experience

Who you are

• Extensive experience in game development, with strong experience in technical leadership roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong C++ and other areas of programming in games
• In-depth knowledge of game development principles, methodologies, and bests practices
• Great Leadership skills
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Great English written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

This studio offers a permanent position in an exciting environment based near the nation's capital, a fantastic opportunity to work in a key lead role for the development of a new title and competitive pay package.

Application

Please e-mail your CV as a Word document to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 1823.

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We are working with a well-established multi-platform games studio who are looking for C++ Unreal Gameplay Programmers to join their team and work on their latest projects. This role is offered remote or as a relocation if based in the UK, Ireland, or EU.

What you will be doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain gameplay features using C++ and Unreal Engine
• Write high-quality, efficient and scalable code
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure gameplay mechanics are fun, engaging and meet the design vision
• Optimize game performance for various platforms
• Identify and solve technical problems in a timely manner

Who you are:

• 2+ years of experience in game development or similar
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant field
• Strong C++ skills
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Understanding of multiple gameplay technologies e.g. AI, Physics, Navigation, Scripting, UI, Rendering
• Good English written and verbal communication skills

Bonus:

• Good C# skills, and experience with scripting languages (LUA)
• Unity 3D experience
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with flexible working hours
• Great added benefits such as private medical cover etc.
• Relocation assistance provided/Remote working offered
• Friendly and supportive work environment

Application:

Please e-mail your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2888.

Big Planet is an equal opps company, value diversity and do not discriminate. We are GDPR compliant.