Freejam (https://freejamgames.com/), developers of the online multiplayer game Robocraft (http://robocraftgame.com), is now looking for a Junior Graduate C# Programmers to join our growing team to build the long-awaited sequel Robocraft 2 (https://www.robocraft2.com/). Robocraft 2 is developed using cutting-edge technologies, including Unity DOTS and Havok Physics. This is a full-time, permanent, in-studio role based in Portsmouth, UK.
Responsibilities
- Development of gameplay features for Robocraft 2, including user interface and user feedback associated with those features
- Programming in a DOTS \ ECS coding paradigm
- Doing peer code reviews with colleagues to gain a wider knowledge of the code base and to improve coding standards over time
- Working closely with designers, artists and QA to develop and polish features
- Debugging and bug-fixing issues raised by the community and QA
Requirements
- Strong demonstrable knowledge of C# and Unity.
- Demos of previous work \ projects in Unity, clearly indicating parts that you have contributed towards if they are team projects.
- Ideally some experience in the industry, but we will consider talented graduate programmers for this position also.
- Strong maths and a bonus if you have some knowledge of physics, classical or within games development.
- Some knowledge or experience with DOTS or ECS frameworks is a huge bonus.
- Knowledge of C++ is also a bonus
- Respect deadlines and be a team player.
- Proactive and able to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.
- You must be friendly, no ego, open to other opinions, but also confident in your own ability and skills. How you integrate as a person within the team will be critical to your success within the role.
Benefits
Freejam is a fully indie team, we shape our destiny. We decide game features, what platforms we release on, what dates we release on, how we promote and market our games, what business models we choose to follow, our prices, everything. It is fun and very rewarding to be the master of your own game development destiny. This is the freedom that being properly independent brings and this is what Freejam is all about.
Even if we are a small company, we’re able to offer good benefits including flexible working hours, an ambitious, ego-free and relaxing environment. Further perks include days out/pub meet up when possible and, of course, our legendary Christmas parties.
Freejam is currently in the amazing position of building a brand new project and we’re looking for like-minded people who can help shape it.
Diversity
Freejam is aware that sometimes minorities are under-represented in the game development industry. We welcome applications from people from all under-represented groups.
About Portsmouth
Freejam is based in Portsmouth, UK.
Portsmouth is a historic naval city, now recognized for its university, on the south coast of England with good transport links to London.