Unreal Games Programmer

Pocket Sized Hands is seeking a Games Programmer to join our growing team and work on amazing titles with world-renowned IPs such as Rick and Morty and Oddworld. At Pocket Sized Hands, you will join a diverse team of brilliant and innovative Game Developers who push boundaries. We encourage a creative, open environment where new ideas are shared, and skills are developed through a continual improvement mindset. The studio is currently working on exciting projects for multiple platforms including mobile, PC, Console, and VR. 

About the Role 

As a Games Programmer at Pocket Sized Hands, you will work closely with the rest of your project team developing features and making meaningful contributions toward the completion of projects. You will have the chance to cover many aspects of games programming and take full ownership of game features. 

Responsibilities 

• Collaborating and coordinating with other team members to design and implement gameplay features for titles. 

• Participate confidently in regular peer reviews, giving and receiving feedback on work. 

• Optimizing and debugging code to create smooth and enjoyable gameplay experiences. 

• Plan and organize personal workload effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks while actively communicating progress, status updates, and potential risks to co-workers and Production teams. 

Requirements 

• Experience working within Unreal Engine 

• Experience in using Jira or similar for managing work and time 

• Proactive working mindset with clear priorities, seeking input and guidance where required. 

• Able to present ideas and communicate effectively within the team and across disciplines, whether verbal or written. 

Desired Experience 

• You have shipped a game before 

Benefits 

• Private Healthcare 

• Cycle to work scheme  

• Flexible working hours 

• 28 days holiday increasing yearly to 33 days. 

Start Date: Immediate

Job Type: Full-time. 

Holiday: 28 days increasing yearly to a maximum of 33 days. 

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 /year (depending on experience) 

Required experience: A portfolio of relevant work 

Location: UK Remote / Hybrid / In-office (Dundee)