Assembler Programmer

Jagex Ltd, the UK’s leading independent online games studio, is looking for experienced assembler programmers, who want to work with cutting-edge technology, to join our Core Technologies department. You would be working with our code libraries, game engine and bespoke tool chain.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to join a fast-paced, rapidly expanding games company based in Cambridge, and help us to achieve our ambitious goals for 2010 and beyond.

Key duties include:

• Working on our core technology libraries, including our 3D engine, using a mixture of highly optimised C and Assembler for cutting edge performance;
• Researching new technology, platforms and ideas;
• Developing our bespoke tools in parallel to the 3D engine, so they complement each other for the best result;
• Producing and maintaining our tools and looking after the documentation of code.

Essential requirements:

• Good knowledge of C, C++ or Java;
• Strong assembler programming experience;
• A passion for programming;
• Strong understanding of 3D graphics techniques;
• High technical competence, and extensive programming experience;
• The ability to think creatively to solve coding problems;
• A portfolio that demonstrates your strong programming skills.

Also useful:

• Experience working with x86 architecture;
• Previous experience of working in the games industry would be a big plus.

Details:

Salary
Very competitive, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits package including annual bonus, private health care, gym membership, and more.

Location
Cambridge, UK.

To apply:
Send your CV (as Word document) with covering letter to: