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.  We’ve recently worked with Rockstar Games to bring Red Dead Redemption to modern consoles.

We strive to avoid crunch. Overtime is optional and always paid, and we offer flexible working hours to allow you to enjoy a normal family life whilst making great games. 

We’re looking for a Lead Programmer to join our award winning team in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside. 

As a Lead Programmer at Double Eleven, you’ll be responsible for leading a code team on an exciting new title within the FPS space, developing, motivating and managing a team of programmers while collaborating with other disciplines on the project.

We can support UK relocation and have a dedicated People team on standby to assist you and your family with every step to us.  Strictly no agencies (sorry guys!) 

Double Eleven Recruiter supporting this position is Ramya Shreekanth

• 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

• Design, develop, write, test and implement systems and game code
• Test and refine game-play features and systems throughout development
• Estimate tasks and deliver high quality code to that schedule
• Perform code reviews with the development team to ensure code quality
• Help develop technical design specifications
• Work with designers, artists and publishing as required to create the highest possible quality titles

• Significant experience as a Lead/Senior Programmer in the games industry
• Excellent knowledge of C++ and Unreal Engine
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively
• Ability to manage a growing team of programmers 
• Able to break down and structure tasks to meet deadlines efficiently
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written
• Experience with FPS or multiplayer projects are considered a bonus

• All relevant qualifications considered

Some of our benefits include:

• 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  
• 4 additional days holiday for 5 years service and a further 4 days holiday added for your epic 10 years service milestone 
• A regularly benchmarked salary
• A personalised development plan mapped against our clear progression framework
• Vitality Private Healthcare, discounts and rewards for you and your family (upon the successful completion of your 6 month probationary period)
• 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
• Monthly free activities via our Bus Tours programme. Bring your family along for a day of fun with grub included 
• State of the art studio facilities (VR setup, games room, book library, high spec kitchen area and more)   
• Free juice, hot drinks, fruit and monthly free team lunches 
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
• UK relocation package which includes financial compensation and one to one support finding accommodation / schools etc.
• Opportunity to attend and speak at global events as a Double Eleven Ambassador
• 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 with lunch included. Previous activities have included ice skating, crazy golf, rock climbing and a visit to Forbidden Corner 
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependent leave available 
• Christmas Saving Scheme 

If you have a general query or if you need support with your application and/or an alternative way to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Ramya or our Talent team at (url removed)