Graduate Software Engineer Atherstone, England
Microsoft
Full Time
Atherstone, England
47344 - 54844 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
OVERVIEW
Rare is a one-of-a-kind game studio where we create the kind of games the world doesn't have, games that are uniquely Rare! Working here offers opportunities unlike anywhere else. You'll be providing players with unforgettable shared experiences in games loved by millions worldwide. Our pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018, continues to thrive – and alongside that we're busy creating our next magical world, Everwild, announced in 2019 to a global audience.
We strive to make Rare an amazing place to work, embracing a culture of respect and building a supportive environment for our developers. Our custom-built Twycross studio is situated in the beautiful English countryside, surrounded by woodland and wildlife, with plenty of room for us to grow. Studio benefits are catered to making life easier for staff, including flexible working, a bonus scheme, an industry-leading pension package, private healthcare, mental health initiatives and free events for employees and their families.
By joining Rare, you'll be joining one of the finest studios in the industry with support from the wider Xbox Game Studios network. We're always on the lookout for exceptional people who can bring their expertise and unique thinking to help make our team even stronger!
ROLE PURPOSE
Our game teams are responsible for generating the concepts and designs for our titles and bringing these ideas and experiences to life for our players. As a Graduate Software Engineer on one of our game teams, you’ll collaborate with other engineers, designers, artists, testers and production staff to create game features that surprise and delight our players.
Gameplay engineers can expect to work on many aspects of a game. Game teams work in groups targeting a specific milestone experience. Within these groups, gameplay engineers can expect to work on all aspects of the end-to-end user experience, such as system design, gameplay, networking, AI, UI, security and performance, so flexibility and an ability to adapt or try something new are key.
We’re big believers in high-quality engineering here at Rare and aim for fast iteration with robust methods. This means that we embrace modern development practices such as continuous delivery, automated testing, code reviews and pair programming.
We encourage everyone to explore and grow their own skills, whether through engineering discussions, volunteering to host one of our in-house workshops or signing up to be part of our Engineering Process group to help steer how we build games in the future.
Responsibilities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Collaborate with other engineers, designers, artists, and testers to originate, implement and iterate on game features.- Solve problems through the application of sound engineering practice.
- Continuously work to minimise technical debt and maintenance hazards.
- Devote time to personal improvement to further your own game development and programming knowledge.
- Commit to upholding an inclusive mindset and engaging meaningfully with our values of diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Curiosity, proactivity, a desire to absorb new ideas and understand how things work.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Modern games are large and complex and cover many different areas of programming, so a willingness to learn is essential.
- A solid grounding in Computer Science theory and C++ development.
- Ability to track down and fix bugs using debugging tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively.
- Experience with object-oriented programming, especially in C++.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or relevant field.
- Enthusiasm for programming and improving programming skills.
- Familiarity with automated testing methodologies.
- Experience with commercial game engines, especially UE4.
- Commitment to embracing diverse perspectives, overcoming personal bias and aspiring to be an ally to all.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/
Redmond, United States
Satya Nadella
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Computer Hardware Development
1975
