Software Engineer - Mid-Level

☞ Dovetail Games

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Chatham South East

Category: High Technology Mechanical / Technical Electrical / Electronics IT - Software

Industry: Information Technology Services Computer Software Computer Games

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Come build games with us!

Our people can be based “where they do their best work” from either our HQ or from their home. However occasional travel to HQ office will be required for key meetings and events.

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Mid-Level) with a passion for games, simulation, and UE4 to work across our Train Sim World titles.

At Dovetail, we are committed to building enthusiast-driven games based around
  • Large open-world environments
  • Exciting gameplay, relying on skill, physics, and exploration
  • Accurate mechanical and natural simulations built around our own simulation engine.
  • Cutting edge photo-realistic rendering and lighting techniques
  • The latest UE4 releases and features
We are at an exciting point between console generations, and we are updating our product across the board with new rendering and physics features, increased scale, and greater scope. If working with a fantastic engineering team to help realise this goal sounds appealing, then we would love to hear from you!

We pride ourselves on providing great opportunities for career and leadership development, we minimise crunch, and we are based at a brand-new river-front studio in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology and delivering these on multiple platforms PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well as Next Generation platforms, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X

At Dovetail Games we are passionate about empowering our people to build beautiful worlds, craft breath-taking games and do the best work of their career to deliver our vision “By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts”.
  • Contribute to core development on our Train Sim World franchise, including rendering, physics, gameplay, tools and more.
  • Work within a team of software engineers on a personal level
  • Contribute toward decisions on overall software architecture.
  • Support junior members of the team.
  • Help create the best possible environment to help the team succeed.
  • Understand and contribute toward best practises within the team, including coding standards and review processes.
  • Participate in planning and estimation of work on the backlog.
Required
  • Professional experience and strong knowledge of C++
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good software engineering skills, with an ability to program clearly, efficiently, and evolve your style and practices where required.
  • Good understanding of debugging, profiling, analysis, and optimisation
  • A passion to deliver quality simulation software.
Preferred
  • Experience building games in UE4.
  • Degree in Game Development, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or similar
  • A working knowledge of version control systems
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity, and all applicants will be considered on their merit, qualifications, competence, and talent regardless of any protected characteristics.
  • You will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games.
  • You will experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported.
  • We have an industry leading work-life balance.
  • We are developing games across multiple platforms using cutting edge technology.
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Pension scheme
  • My Rewards benefits package including health cash plan, cycle to work, eyecare and tech.
  • Free parking
  • Free fruit, tea & coffee, and a stocked pantry
  • Access to funded fitness events and health checks.
  • Regular social and sporting activities, including charity fundraising.
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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