Job Description

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.
We welcome applications from all, however please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

WHAT'S THE ROLE?

We are looking for a Graduate Gameplay Programmer to join our team and play an important role in delivering quality experiences to our players. Joining an established and diverse team, you will bring curiosity and energy to the development of our games. You will program primarily in C++ working with our in-house Cobra engine and cross-platform game code.

As part of our development team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to gain expertise in modern game development techniques and help push the boundaries of the current generation of gaming platforms. You will be collaborating with a talented team of programmers working on game features alongside specialists in other disciplines.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team behind our multi‑million‑selling, cross‑platform titles and help us continue delivering great gaming experiences to our players.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Learning how to contribute to the development of our Cobra based games, beginning with the Cobra Induction.
• Collaborating with programmers, designers and artists to bring the game vision to life.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of existing game features and systems.
• Writing clear, robust, and maintainable code.
• Engaging with and responding to feedback in our code review process.
• Writing clear documentation for your code and workflows.
• Participating in project reviews and meetings, contributing insights and feedback as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Solid problem solving and modern C++ programming skills.
• Familiarity with Computer Science fundamentals such as Data Structures and Algorithms, ideally through a Computer Science, Maths or similar degree.
• A genuine passion for video games.
• A desire to be part of a world class team and contribute to its continued success.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with other programmers and non-technical disciplines.
• A proactive approach to collaborative learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
• A drive to gain expertise in game development and a passion for learning and self-improvement.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience with scripting languages such as Lua and Python.
• Familiarity with simulation-based gaming mechanics.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUYou will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players. Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.
For queries, please email: recruitment@frontier.co.uk