Senior Engine Programmer

About Us

Sumo Bangalore is a new studio that will play a key part in the co-development of multiple AAA console titles across Sumo Group. We are looking to hire key specialists across Art and Engineering to join the Sumo India family.

As a Sumo Digital studio, Sumo Bangalore joins an award-winning family of international studios. Previous titles developed by Sumo Digital include the BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.

As a Senior Systems Programmer, you will:
• Design and implement engine features in C++.
• Collaborate with other internal departments (Art, Design, Audio, QA, etc...)
• Debug complex engine problems
• Profile and optimize game engine performance
• Improve and extend existing engine features as needed
• To provide support to gameplay and UI programmers
• Be instrumental in the development and maintenance of game engine and game systems functionality
• In addition to hands-on programming, you'll mentor and develop more junior members of the team, identify and share best practices, drive quality, and champion innovation, simplicity and efficiency
• Be responsible for the delivery and integration of high-quality solutions, exploiting and abstracting underlying platform features to fulfil varied and technically challenging project requirements.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of realistic schedules, communicating progress and impediments as they arise.

We need you to have:
• 5+ years of strong C++ programming experience
• Extensive experience working in an engine programming role (UE4 preferred) in the game industry
• Good understanding of memory management, multi-threading and optimization
• Ability to learn, test, debug and extend existing engine code
• Extensive knowledge of game engines and PC/console platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of 3D math
• Good communication skills

What we offer:
• Flexible working hours
• Group Health Insurance Policy – Self, spouse, and children covered up to 7 Lacs.
• Term Insurance – 4 times of current CTC
• 23 days of paid holidays with four statutory days,
• Five Learning days each year,
• 4-weeks paternity leave, 6 Months Maternity leave.
• Arrangements for bereavement, adoption, sabbaticals, etc.
• Monthly snacks amount top-up to your Sodexo card.
• Competitive bonuses
• Relocation Assistance
• Industry-leading recruitment Referral Scheme
• Special Occasion Celebration & Celebration vouchers
• Timely care packages
• Regular socials including: Movie nights, online watch parties, dinner parties, and an invite to the much-loved ‘Sumo Big Day Out for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance program
• Gaming Events and activities include team lunch/ team dinner.
• Recognition of service length awards