Rocksteady Studios Ltd

About the Company

Rocksteady Studios is a multi-award winning videogame developer based in London, England. Located in a spacious, purpose built converted factory, with full motion capture and audio studio capabilities, we are an energetic company formed by a core team of senior industry professionals. This gives us an ideal balance of drive, talent, proven methods, experience and cutting edge technology to make worldclass AAA games.

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Company Name

Rocksteady Studios Ltd

Job Title

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Gameplay Programmer Role Summary: Lead design, implementation and polish of core gameplay systems (combat, enemy AI) for a AAA title, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and influencing technical direction and production processes. Expactations: - Deliver high‑quality, production‑ready code on schedule. - Remain actively engaged in iterative design reviews and risk assessments. - Act as a constructive mentor and team advocate. - Communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: 1. Drive new core gameplay features from design to polish across all production phases. 2. Provide proactive input on feature design, iteration, and technical feasibility. 3. Collaborate with designers, artists, and QA to align requirements and constraints. 4. Convey technical concepts and requirements to keep workflow transparent and efficient. 5. Offer process improvement ideas and support production through backlog review, estimation, and Jira ticket management. 6. Maintain a positive, team‑focused presence and uphold studio values of inclusion and collaboration. Required Skills: - Advanced proficiency in C++ and deep understanding of game engine architecture. - Strong experience with at least one AAA title’s development lifecycle and shipping. - Demonstrated game design acumen and knowledge of game technology principles. - Experience with major gaming platforms and their development requirements. - Familiarity with Unreal Engine preferred. - Excellent written and verbal communication; strong listening and teamwork abilities. - Self‑motivated, solution‑focused attitude and passion for games across all platforms. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., certification in C++ or game engine technology) are a plus.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

02-11-2025