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As a global gaming company, we’ve helped millions to fight their way through fearsome mobs in Minecraft Dungeons, battle each other and the environment in Rust Console Edition and most recently worked with Bethesda Game Studios to craft new adventures for Vault Dwellers around the world in Fallout 76.

Most recently, we worked with Rockstar Games to bring the beloved western experience Red Dead Redemption and its horror companion Undead Nightmare together for the first time on the Nintendo Switch and modern PlayStation systems.

We’re looking for an Undergraduate Game Graphics Programmer Placement to join our award winning team in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside. We can offer up £1300 to cover the cost of UK relocation expenses (this excludes personal expenses such as rent etc.)

This opportunity offers a year-long industrial placement between September 2024 - August 2025 with a salary of £22,000 for a 2nd year university student currently studying a Game Development or Computer Science related degree.

Interested? We kindly ask all applicants to submit a portfolio to support their application. We’re afraid applications without an accompanying portfolio will not be considered. Please note, we’re unable to sponsor a visa for this role.

Would you enjoy

Helping to create great games
Being part of an amazing team working on multiple AAA titles
Being trusted to work independently and proactively to the highest standards
Working with experienced teams in the industry
All that without having to sacrifice your work-life balance or worry for your job security

What you'll be doing

This opportunity will see you working on real game code; you’ll be working with current and next generation consoles as well as desktop platforms. You’ll also help to develop our in-house tools and support the overall development process.

You’ll be working on the same projects as our experienced developers, and will work directly with them, being mentored along the way. You will gain valuable experience in the full games development cycle, including bug tracking and collaborating with a QA team.

What we're looking for

A second year student of a Game Development, Computer Science or related degree

Enthusiasm for programming, technologies and methods and a desire to keep up to date
Excellent C++/C# programming knowledge
Experience with 3D graphics APIs such as Direct3D, OpenGL or Vulkan
Keen eye for detail
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Skills or interest considered a bonus

Excellent maths skills
Experience in profiling and optimisation techniques
Experience with multithreaded programming
Knowledge and experience of game engines such as Unity or Unreal
Knowledge of other programming languages such as Python, LUA etc.
An interest in games

What does selection look like?

Once you've submitted your application, you'll be asked to complete a code self-assessment form sent to your email address. If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete a timed online assessment stage followed by a competency-based interview with the Code hiring team.

We will send the outcome of your application via email so be sure to keep an eye on your spam/junk inbox folder just in case.

What to expect

Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am
35 working hours per week with a flexible 1 hour lunch break
29 days of holiday leave (20 days leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday!)
8+ days discretionary annual leave during the end of year holiday break
1 day off if you’re moving house
Access to mental health support via Plumm (includes 4 free video counselling sessions per month)
Potential for annual performance bonuses and end of year bonuses
Fast decision-making to allow you to thrive
Cutting edge tools and workflows so you can focus on creativity
State of the art studio facilities (VR setup, games room, book library, high spec kitchen area and more)
Free juice, hot drinks, and fruit
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
Opportunity to attend and speak at global events as a Double Eleven Ambassador (voluntary)
Many free parties to celebrate the summer sun, winter season and game milestones
In-studio wellbeing programmes and support
Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network
Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
Free on site parking
Team charity events
Sponsored studio activities such as football, game jams etc. (and new suggestions are always welcome)
Opportunity to join our monthly, family-friendly “Bus Tour” where we visit fun and interesting places across the North East
Previous activities have included ice skating, crazy golf, rock climbing and a visit to Forbidden Corner

Game Graphics Programmer Placement Middlesbrough 2024