<p>Silent Games is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne in the UK and was founded in 2018 by Sally Blake and Joseph Rogers, two former Ubisoft developers. Having spent many years as part of successful teams delivering major AAA Titles, the goal now is to build a "Double A" Studio with a specific focus: RPGs that give Players a sense of Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose. With a new IP in development, the team is planning multiple games in this universe that will feature asynchronous cooperative multiplayer to bring players together in new and innovative ways.</p>

Silent Games


Programmer - [3-6 Month Contract] UK ONLY

VFX Artist [UK ONLY]

Online Programmer [UK ONLY]

Game Programmer needed for Double A RPG game development studio in Newcastle, UK. Must have experience with C++, Unreal Engine 4/5, and game development pipelines.

<div itemprop="description"><section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg"><p><strong>Silent Games</strong>&nbsp;is a game development studio with a focus on RPG games that give players a sense of<strong>&nbsp;autonomy, mastery and purpose.</strong>&nbsp;Based in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, we’re building a studio with an aim to foster an open, transparent relationship with our players that will allow us to create high quality Double A games for years to come. If this sounds like something that appeals to you, then check out our roles below or get in touch with a speculative application!</p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities"><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>We’re looking for a Games Programmer to join Silent Games, a Double A game development studio based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a focus on RPG games that give players a sense of autonomy, mastery and purpose. As a Games Programmer you'll be one of a small team of Programmers to implement the core gameplay and feature set of the Game (3rd Person Action RPG). You’ll work closely with the Animation team to implement the 3C’s (Character, Camera &amp; Controls) and Combat and/or work with the Game Designer to implement the Games various Features (these will include everything from RPG Systems to Asynchronous Multiplayer).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Writing clear, professional, and maintainable code and blueprints</li><li>Working with other programmers to create modular/flexible frameworks and architecture</li><li>Working closely with designers to provide tools and mechanics to help them achieve their goals.</li><li>Proactively problem-solve performance and stability issues where necessary</li><li>Troubleshoot issues and create suitable solutions</li><li>Perform code reviews with the team to ensure code quality</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>C++</li><li>Ability to work effectively with other disciplines such as Animation and Game Design</li><li>Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5</li><li>Understand game development pipelines from early concept to launch</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Desirables</strong></p><ul><li>Experience creating 3Cs for 3rd Person Games</li><li>Experience creating dynamic action Combat that provides a large toolset for the Player</li><li>Experience with RPG Systems such as generated loot and Character Stats</li><li>Desire to work on RPG games with asynchronous multiplayer</li><li>Familiar with optimizing game code</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications"><p><strong>RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK&nbsp;</strong></p></div></section></div>