Senior Programmer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Big Ant Studios Full time

Job Requirements:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Programmer to join our team at Big Ant Studios in Melbourne. As a Senior Programmer, you will play a key role in the development of our premium sports titles for multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement new systems, while improving existing systems in C++
  • Self-manage programming task schedule updates and coordinate with the production team
  • Bug fix and maintain the existing Big Ant Engine code base
  • Analyse and fix common problems in a game engine such as load times, memory usage, and performance problems

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years working experience in programming
  • Very good understanding of C++
  • Experience in software programming, ideally in the video game industry or any other relevant experience
  • Basic knowledge of engine or middleware and associated pipeline
  • Passionate about playing and making games
  • Basic knowledge of debugging tools
  • Familiar with basic speed and memory considerations
  • Familiar with optimisation principles
  • Ability to anticipate and resolve problems
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility in organising work
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to quickly learn to use new tools
  • Work well with designers and artists to implement the vision of the game
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Bonus Points:

  • Experience on the current generation of consoles (PS4, Xbox One)
  • Experience with scripting languages (Lua, Python)
  • Good debugging skills

About Big Ant Studios:

Big Ant Studios is one of the oldest and largest game developers in Australia. We develop premium sports titles for multiple platforms and are based in Southbank, Melbourne. We offer a central location, an experienced team, and perks including daily lunches, Myki for public transport, and professional development support.

Our Values:

We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are key to creating experiences everyone can enjoy. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.



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