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Senior Gameplay Programmer

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Cloud Imperium Games
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Senior Developer, Software Engineer, C++ Developer, Game Development / Testing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Gameplay Programmer

We are looking for a skilled and talented Senior Gameplay Programmer to work on our exciting PC space combat sim, Star Citizen!

What do our Senior Gameplay Programmers do?

  • Design and implement well-engineered, reliable, maintainable, and bug‑free code
  • Collaborate with team members to develop various gameplay systems
  • Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards
  • Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers
  • Work with QA, providing the information needed to fully test developed code
  • Provide support to internal customers for developed software
  • Keep up to date on state‑of‑the‑art software engineering methods, practices, and technologies
What does a good Senior Gameplay Programmer look like to us?
  • Are comfortable working with C++ in a large, shared codebase.
  • Have a good knowledge of 3D mathematics.
  • Have experience with programming game features and systems.
  • Work well in a co‑located yet collaborative team environment.
  • Can explain and present technical solutions to both programmers and team members from other disciplines.
  • We are always keen to hear from passionate gameplay programmers, so join the ‘verse and become our latest Star Citizen!
EEO Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment.

The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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