Unreal Programmer

• Work with a highly experienced team on all areas of the game, both client and server.
• Contribute to coding, debugging, and performance optimisation - leading from the front when challenges arise.
• Work with our team to develop features that address, enhance and achieve the objectives of the game.
• Deliver and own the technical design and implementation of large-scale features.
• Play a key role in bug fixing and helping the team to deliver milestones.
• Take an active role in the mentoring and development of junior staff.
• Promote and uphold studio standards for code quality, architecture, and documentation.
• Be capable of working autonomously, gathering your own requirements and creating your own solutions.
• Be capable of learning a new language or technology without guidance.

As a Senior Unreal Programmer you will have a desire to focus and specialise your technical skills further, working with our teams to reach your next career step as a Principal or Lead., * Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and grow professionally., * 5+ years' industry experience.
• Several years' C++ experience.
• Deep understanding of Unreal and/or Unity engines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, technical design, and debugging techniques.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience shipping games on various consoles, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Switch.
• Proven debugging and critical analysis skills.
• Proven ability working in a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with cloud services such as PlayFab and GameSparks.
• Experience with modern console development.

• Training Provided
• Regular team and company events
• Free drinks, fruit or food
• Flexible working
• Private Medical/Dental healthcare
• Annual Health Check
• Bonus/Reward Scheme
• Game Jams

About Third Kind Games Third Kind Games - a Virtuos Studio - is a world-class co-development studio founded in 2016 by a team of nine former Activision veterans. We are over 120 strong across the UK, working with major industry partners such as Blizzard, Amazon, and Microsoft. As a studio, we work on many co-development projects simultaneously - everything from feature development, to remasters, platform ports, and full game development services across PC, console and mobile. Our studio is driven by creativity and technical curiosity, and we love building an open, collaborative environment where everyone can excel. Why Join Us At Third Kind Games, we believe the best games are made by teams who feel valued, trusted, and inspired. Our inclusive culture emphasises work-life balance, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a Third Kinder, you will join a diverse and supportive team, working on high-profile projects while helping set new standards in creativity and technical excellence. If you think this is the role for you please send us your CV and an introductory email, which helps us to get to know you better. We aim to respond to your application within 2 working days.