This role will be based at our studio in Horsham, UK and can be offered as hybrid/in-studio. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented programmer to join the team behind Alien: Isolation, Halo Wars 2 and the Total War franchise, to create thrilling game experiences in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5). We’re building an agile team focused on continuous improvement and the ideal candidate will have a passion for learning, innovation and developing simple, powerful solutions to complicated problems. The successful candidate will be able to make substantial contributions to the development of key graphical and engine systems to support the project requirements, working closely with the rest of the Engine team.Key Responsibilities On a day-to-day basis, you will: Work in close collaboration with the Engine, Tools, Gameplay and Technical Art teams to design, develop and maintain Engine systems to support the project Own and maintain platform-specific Engine code Support content creators across disciplines with technical input and advice Keep up to date on state-of-the-art software development methods, practices, and technologies Participate in technology-related discussions across the project Highlight opportunities for improvement to the Engine Technical Director and other project leaders, acting on them where appropriateKnowledge, Skill and Experience Essential Professional C++ programming experienceExperience of using Unreal EngineExperience of working with 3D APIsKnowledge of strategies for developing performance-sensitive codeKnowledge of theory and practical application of 3D maths in gamesKnowledge and experience of console development and APIsExcellent verbal and written communication skills enabling effective collaboration across the project Passion for games and solving technical problemsThe desire to learn and to grow professionallyDesirable Experience of using Unreal Engine 5Experience of developing shader codeMulti-threaded/multi-core development experienceFamiliarity with the latest generation of consolesExperience of using performance analysis tools to guide code optimisationNote: Applications for this role must include a portfolio/showreel (or link to a portfolio/showreel). Applications that do not have this information will not be considered. About Creative AssemblyCreative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:Additional medical and dental health insurance for you, your partner and kids, life in-surance, and free health care screeningAdditional holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, as all Bulgarian Bank holidaysAnnual discretionary studio bonusDefined career development pathways and personalised training support including: SEGA Dev Day, internal masterclasses, prestigious creative workshops, on-site training with renowned specialists and global conference attendanceWellbeing support with an employee assistance programmeFree games and merchandise plus access to our extensive games libraryFree breakfast every day - toast, cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit, soft drinks and more in our fully stocked kitchenOffice massagesStudio parties for you and your family; such as our Summer and Christmas parties, Children’s day party, wrap parties for game releases We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.