Experienced Gameplay Programmer

• Act as the primary gameplay contact for the animation team, supporting the implementation of animations for players, enemies/NPCs, and interactive objects
• Design, implement, and iterate on animation-driven gameplay systems such as movement, traversal, combat, and interactions
• Collaborate closely with Animation, Design, and Tech to refine responsiveness, timing, and game feel through iteration and playtesting
• Take ownership of animation-focused gameplay features, identifying areas for improvement and proactively driving quality forward
• Implement, extend, and optimise gameplay code, working within a large, existing codebase
• Debug complex gameplay and animation issues, balancing visual quality, performance, and production constraints
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and team discussions, helping maintain a high standard of code quality

• Professional experience as a Gameplay Programmer, with hands-on experience working on at least one shipped console or PC title
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Proven experience implementing or supporting animation systems in gameplay
• A genuine passion for games, animation, and making experiences feel as good as they possibly can
• Experience working on shooters, action, or melee-focused games is a bonus
• Familiarity with animation state machines, blend trees, or animation-driven gameplay logic

Experience working on shooters, action, or melee-focused games

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events
• relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support
• free parking at the studio