- GMFJ Reference
240054
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
03/10/2023
- Start Date
03/06/2024
- Duration
Not Specified
- Location
Leeds
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
IT
- Opportunity Type
Internship
- Employer
XR Games
Description
The Intern Programmer is an entry-level role within the programming team. It is intended for those with no experience who are taking their first steps into the industry as an intern. Over the course of your internship, you’ll not only have the opportunity to learn from all that we have to offer, but we hope will make a meaningful impact on the production of some incredibly exciting VR titles. Therefore their role will be broad, covering a number of different aspects of games programming to support the rest of the team.
Your Accountabilities
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Programming
- As an intern you will have the opportunity to work on various aspects
of game programming, including gameplay mechanics, user interfaces,
artificial intelligence, physics, audio, and more. This allows you to
gain a broad understanding of different areas of game development and
refine your skills as a generalist programmer.
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Bug Fixing -
As part of the programming team, you will be responsible for
identifying and fixing bugs in the game. This involves debugging code,
troubleshooting issues, and working closely with the quality assurance
team to resolve reported issues efficiently and effectively.
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Testing Features
- You will be involved in testing and validating game features and
functionalities. This includes conducting various testing methods, such
as unit testing, integration testing, and gameplay testing, to ensure
that the implemented features work as intended and meet the desired
quality standards.
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Documentation
- Maintaining proper documentation and organising code is crucial for
effective collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team. You will
be responsible for documenting your work, including code comments,
technical specifications, and user manuals, to ensure clear
understanding and maintainability of the codebase.
Are you the right person?
Our
internships are designed to be placements for those who are still
studying. This means that they are ideal for those who want to take a
year out in between years at university or those who have just completed
a college course.
While
we don’t expect you to have any professional experience we are
expecting you to have experience creating video games within a games
engine like Unity or Unreal. You will have good C# or C++ coding skills
with a good understanding of programming principles. We expect to be
able to see a portfolio of work that can show your skills in this area.
Additionally you should be someone who demonstrates a passion for video
games and game development.
Our Values - Creative / Reliable / Problem Solver / Collaborative / Positive / Authentic
Our
culture values are the DNA of what makes a good XR Games Employee.
Throughout the interview process our team will be seeking evidence of
these values in your personality, behaviour & experiences and will
be taken into account alongside your work experience, skills and
knowledge when it comes to hiring decisions.
Application Details
This
is a paid internship lasting 12 months, applications are open now and
will close on December 8th 2023. The successful candidate will need to
be able to work full-time from our studio in Leeds from summer 2024.
Key dates:
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December 8th 2023 - Application deadline
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January 28th 2024 - Coding task submission deadline
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February 2024 - Interview period
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June/July 2024 - Internship commences for 12 months
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Package Includes;
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25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
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+1 extra birthday holiday
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Flexible start time – work when works best for you!
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Access to Currys Tech Scheme
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Access to a Private Healthcare plan
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State
of the art office facility – complete with a fully equipped bar, gym,
pool table, multiple games rooms, high spec kitchen areas with breakfast
provided…
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UK relocation financial assistance
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Regular employee socials such as game launch parties, Game Jams and more
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Free game codes for our latest titles
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Total 8% shared contribution pension
Have you made it this far?
If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person.
Here’s
the thing, though — research suggests that 60% of women and
underrepresented folks might have already talked themselves out of
applying. Even if you don’t check every box above, we want to encourage
you to introduce yourself.
We
believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes a team
stronger — and the stronger our team, the closer we are to developing
the best VR games possible.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Skills City Runway on - (Ref ID: 240054)
Company website : https://www.xrgames.io/