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Programmers - Games

We currently have several exciting cutting-edge projects encompassing a range of genres, and are recruiting a mix of experienced and graduate programmers for various project team areas such as: 3D graphics, shaders, animation, physics, artificial intelligence, as well as general gameplay programming.

We have a reputation for technological innovation and our programmers get involved in all aspects of system architecture, design and implementation, bringing an extremely high standard of professionalism to the development of all our games, and fully contribute to a dynamic, creative and fun environment, working with advanced technology on the leading games consoles.

Your background:

• Either a good degree, or solid track record, in Computer Science, Maths or Physics
• Possible specialisation in one of the following fields : 3D graphics and shaders, animation, physics, AI
• Industry experience is not essential, but passion and enthusiasm are

 
Your skills:

• Advanced understanding of C++ and object oriented programming
• Well organized, and capable of code design
• Experience of DirectX Graphics, console toolchains, GUI APIs, LUA scripts, or ASM are also useful
• Familiarity with Xbox 360/Playstation 3 development/Networking/Multi-Threading is a plus
• Good communication

 
We have in-house platform abstraction libraries, using a PC development environment to target the major consoles. Game programmers write platform independent game code using our in-house game engine and technology, while engine and tool teams work on company-wide technology and lower level target specific, optimized code.
 
If you have what it takes to be part of our team, please apply either by email (including a CV and any code samples/demos) to programmerjobs@frontier.co.uk, or by surface mail to the address on the ‘contact us’ page of this website.

Showreels submitted on DVD or CD-ROM are preferred.
If applying by email please include a link to your showreel or attach copies of your best work to the email.
Emails bigger than 20 Mbyte (including attachments) will be automatically rejected.

Preference will be given to candidates who apply directly to us and are EU citizens currently resident in the UK.  Salaries offered will depend on skills & experience.

We are not looking for applicants who wish to work from home, or on a freelance basis.