Lead Programmer

ABOUT SOUL ASSEMBLYSoul Assembly is a vibrant and successful games developer at the forefront of XR technology. From our charming offices in the heart of Leamington Spa, weve created some of the most high-profile and widely downloaded titles in the XR space. By joining the team now will give you the opportunity to be a part of a team exploring the exciting new opportunities that XR, the metaverse and AAA mobile have to offer.

We pride ourselves on the supportive and creative environment we have within the studio, where our focus is always "Making Games With Heart and Soul."THE ROLEAs our new Lead Programmer, you will be expected to help us explore, create, and deliver world-leading innovation in software, VR hardware and Mobile. You will lead a team of highly skilled and talented programmers in this exciting area of gaming.

You will be at the forefront of what we do on the projects and play a key role in the delivery of our games and empower others in the studio in achieving their visions and bringing ideas to life in such an interactive and in depth medium like ours. We will give you the chance to work with cutting edge technologies on new platforms and VR headsets and be responsible for coordinating. As our new Lead Programmer, you will keep the project in focus as you drive your team in both their personal goals and progression.

Youll be empathetic to the needs of the team while decisive and confident in leadership and decision making. You will be a key part of ensuring that our studio culture of collaboration, creativity and inclusion are felt by your team and the wider studio

This is an exciting role where you will be utilising your programming skills, experience and team leadership in bringing our games to life for the player and giving the best experience while playing.REQUIRED SKILLSRequired Leadership Skills:Experience shipping a Unity game as a lead programmer

Ability to lead a team of developers and foster a collaborative environment

Strong communicator, able to work closely with designers, artists and product owners

Proven and relevant experience in the games industry

Required Tech Skills:Strong programming background in C# or C++Excellent Unity knowledge

Extensive experience in performance tuning, memory management, and debugging for mobile applications

Solid grasp of architecture patterns ( ECS, MVVM, etc )Nice to Have Skills: Understanding of the mobile games ecosystem, experience shipping free to play mobile gamesVR development experience on Quest, Vive, or comparable flagship headsets

Unreal knowledge

Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins/TeamCityWHY APPLY TO SOUL ASSEMBLY?Joining the team now will give you the chance to be a part of a successful and growing team, that is going from strength to strength. Well also give you the opportunity to:Enjoy a relaxed, friendly and progressive work environment25 days annual leave, with the ability to take 5 days over per year Enhanced PensionHoliday Buy scheme

Private Medical InsuranceLife AssuranceLength of Service rewards

Help define the studio culture and values

Contribute your input and ideas to our games and to all areas of our business

Be involved in defining studio processes and working practices.In addition, we will:Pay a competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

Enhanced Sick PayEnhanced Family LeavePrivate Medical InsuranceProvide regular activities such as pub, cinema nights and team-building events

Relocation package for non-UK residents with support for all dependants

Commitment to adding additional benefits as we grow.At Soul Assembly, we strive to provide an inclusive environment where everyone, irrespective of background, can do their best work and be part of our rapid success and growth. Recruitment selection is based on skills, experience and being a good fit with our company values and mission statement.

Information :

• Company : Soul Assembly
• Position : Lead Programmer
• Location : Rugby, Warwickshire
• Country : GB