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This is a 3 month FTC, based in the UK. We also have offices in both Cardiff and Brighton. Please note - we are looking for candidates with an immediate start. Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory comprises a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity. We have a track record of delivering player-centric, AAA-quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the meticulous attention to the engineering tools and frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay. But Atomic Theory is also more than just a studio; for us, it's a sanctuary, a place where our diverse experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape -- and with offices in Albany, NY, Brighton, UK and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale. Our passion for gaming is at the core of everything we do, inspiring us to collaborate seamlessly. We're not afraid to take on big challenges and push for bold, innovative solutions. Every decision we make is guided by the goal of delivering maximum value and creating a significant, positive impact on our projects. By consistently going above and beyond, we transform every interaction into an exceptional partnership, building trust and delivering excellence. Please note: We have the internal structure to support someone looking to grow or a seasoned veteran ready to drive from day one. Final levelling (Intermediate vs. Senior) will be determined based on the candidate's portfolio, interview performance, and years of relevant experience. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a talented and versatile Game Developer to join our growing co-dev team. In this role, you will draw upon your broad technical experience to help build high-quality game systems and features across a variety of projects. You will contribute to designing, implementing, and evolving gameplay, systems, and tools that help our partners deliver excellent player experiences. You will have the opportunity to work across both proprietary and commercially available game engines, and you should be comfortable adapting to new technologies, workflows, and problem spaces as projects evolve. An ideal candidate is passionate about games, enjoys tackling a wide range of technical challenges, and has a track record of delivering great player and customer experiences across different areas of game development. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Feature Development: Implement, maintain, and collaborate on gameplay features, systems, and tools within proprietary and commercially available game engines. Generalist Development: Work across multiple areas of game development such as gameplay, systems, tools, or engine-level code, depending on project needs. Critical Problem Solving: Use strong debugging and analytical skills to investigate and resolve complex technical issues across multiple systems. Technical Design: Collaborate with designers, artists, and product leads to break down requirements and deliver practical, player-focused solutions. Code Review: Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and help maintain high standards of code quality and maintainability. WHAT WE VALUE: Strong Technical Skills: Professional experience developing games using modern game engines, with proficiency in C++ or similar languages and solid mathematical fundamentals. Engineering Excellence: A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a focus on quality and best practices. Breadth of Experience: Comfort working across different systems and disciplines within game development, with a generalist mindset. Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, producers, and project leads. Problem Solving: A proactive and thoughtful approach to identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical challenges. Passion for Gaming: A genuine enthusiasm for games and a desire to help create engaging, high-quality experiences for players. Interest in Learning: Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies, engines, and practices to remain adaptable and effective. WHAT YOU MAY ALSO HAVE: Console Experience: Experience developing for current-generation consoles such as Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, or Switch. Mentorship Skills: Experience supporting or mentoring less experienced developers as they build new skills. Stakeholder Communication: Experience working with internal or external partners to gather feedback, provide technical input, and solve problems collaboratively. WHAT WE CAN OFFER: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer a variety of benefits including: Optional Private Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills! Professional Development: We offer annual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries. Work-Life Balance: We really believe that home life comes first and we promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: We don’t crunch! Office Perks: In addition to everything above, we also provide: Weekly Team Lunches Snacks, Including the Good (Yorkshire) Tea Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favourite Consoles and Games And, most importantly, a supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects – if we do say so ourselves! A FRIENDLY NOTE FROM THE RECRUITMENT TEAM: Let us do the work for you: Even if your profile isn’t an exact match for all of the qualifications listed above, we still want you to apply. Our team members come from a variety of different industries, not all of which are immediately relevant to game or software development, and we welcome all candidates of similarly varied backgrounds, communities, and identities. Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a worry-free workplace void of discrimination or harassment. Rocket Scientists are expected to foster and champion an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. Rocket Science does not accept unsolicited résumés from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. #li-remote