Apr 5, 2022

SENIOR VEHICLE PROGRAMMER, IN SHEFFIELD | RELOCATE TO THE UK WITH WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP

We are looking for a Senior Vehicle Programmer to join us on an exciting new multiplayer title. As a Vehicle Programmer working with the project’s Technical and Gameplay Leadership, you will help to create and maintain best practices for the vehicle systems. In this role, you will champion quality across the project and collaborate with all disciplines in the delivery of an exciting new AAA franchise.

SENIOR VEHICLE PROGRAMMER, IN SHEFFIELD | RELOCATE TO THE UK WITH WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP | visajobshq.com


 You will join an experienced group of talented developers who share a passion for creating AAA-quality games. Your skills and perspective will complement a team built on transparency, trust, and integrity; a team who are not afraid to challenge ourselves in the pursuit of excellence.

Within this role you will:

  • Work closely with Code Leadership to plan, estimate, and write high-quality performant vehicle code

  • Work closely with Game and Level Designers, reviewing gameplay feature specifications and provide specific insights where possible

  • Working closely with Gameplay and AI team, you will prototype and implement base vehicle types and their derived variations (2 wheels, boats, large vehicles, helicopters etc.) to deliver an enjoyable and easy to control experience to the player, capable of also being hooked up to AI drivers.

  • Design, write and test efficient code that meets and exceeds internal quality criteria

  • Contribute to regular code reviews, championing code quality and best practices

We need you to have:

  • 3+ years games industry experience

  • Excellent working knowledge of C++

  • Experienced in developing vehicles, features and systems on at least one published title

  • Experience of working alongside Gameplay and AI teams to expose parameters and control systems for their needs.

  • Understanding of what makes a vehicle feel “responsive and fun”

  • Be receptive to feedback, evolving Designs and iteration

  • Excellent communication skills

You will also need to:

  • Think critically and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues

  • Author technical designs

  • Mentor less experienced programmers

  • Have a deep interest in the field of game Artificial Intelligence

It would be nice if you have:

  • Console programming experience.

  • Experience with networking in racing games

  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4

What we offer:


 . Defined Annual Bonus Scheme
 . ULEV car scheme
 . Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits
 . Salary Sacrifice Pension
 . Flexible Working
 . 21 days free-use holiday
 + your birthday off
 + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day
 + a duvet day
 + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year
 + Bank Holidays
 + extra allowance accrued for longer service
 . Free dental insurance
 . Life Assurance 4x Salary
 . Income Protection of 75% for 5 years
 . Enhanced Mat/Paternity & Adoption pay
 . Employee Assistance Programme:
 . Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health & Physio appointments
 . Free financial & homebuying support consultations
 . Cycle to Work Scheme
 . Payroll Giving Scheme
 . Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses
 . Career Development Pathway
 . Wrap Parties.
 . Project Completion Awards
 . Game/Creative Jams
 . Big Family Events
 . Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…
 . Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group
 . Free fruit and drinks in our studios
 . Employee Referral Bonus
 . Relocation Support to the UK