Senior Game Programmer

About Us

puzzling.com (previously Supersonic Software Ltd.) was founded in 1+88 and for many years operated as a development studio for console games. The company pivoted to specialise in free-to-play mobile games in the early 2010s. Supersonic was a founding member and investor in the publisher Appynation and later acquired the remaining shares in the company, whereupon Appynation became a wholly owned subsidiary.

The group specialises in developing and publishing puzzle games and running these as ‘forever’ franchises. The portfolio includes Puzzle Page, Picture Cross™, Crossword - by puzzling.com, Picture Cross™ Color, and One Clue Crossword.

In 2021, Supersonic was acquired by Miniclip and now operates as an independent studio within the Miniclip family of companies.

Your New Team

At puzzling.com, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration come together. By joining our talented team in Leamington Spa, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong.

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Senior Game Programmer to join our development team.

As a Senior Game Programmer, you will be responsible for coding gameplay, optimising performance, and integrating our SDKs, art, and audio to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. You will collaborate closely with producers, designers, and art leads to implement game features and mechanics, as well as drive the overall technical direction of the game. Additionally, you’ll mentor junior programmers, ensuring high-quality code and best practices across the team.

Responsibilities
• Code gameplay, optimise performance, and integrate SDKs, art, and audio to ensure a seamless gaming experience.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, collaborating with producers, designers, and art leads to implement game features and mechanics.
• Mentor junior programmers and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Debug, test, and fix issues, while optimising performance across multiple platforms.
• Contribute to game prototypes, participate in code reviews, and maintain documentation.
• Address development challenges and iterate on code to improve gameplay.
• Drive innovation in gameplay, technology, and user interaction.
• Collaborate with QA for rapid development and high-quality output.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and ensure games are up-to-date.

Requirements
• Proven experience in game programming. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles. Experience in owning and delivering a project.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. A passion for gaming and a commitment to industry standards and innovation.
• Experience with source control systems.
• Experience in 3D and 2D gameplay development.
• Experience in the games industry with multiple released titles.
• Strong understanding of systems optimisation.

Qualifications
• A good degree or post-graduate qualification, or relevant experience, in Computer Science or a related subject would be taken into account but is not a hard requirement for this role.