Cast Iron Games
Wakefield, Yorkshire
Who We Are At Cast Iron Games, we build technically ambitious games in a calm, focused environment, where every team member has a voice. Based in Tileyard North, we collaborate with high quality partners on high-quality projects, guided by clarity, consistency, and mutual respect. We're a young and growing studio, but our team is made up of experienced developers who've worked across AAA and independent titles. Together, we're building a supportive, balanced environment where great work happens without crunch. The Role As a Senior Programmer, you'll work across a variety of systems inside proprietary engines, building new features, improving performance, and unblocking others. You'll be expected to own the implementation of significant features, contribute to technical planning, and act as a source of knowledge and mentorship for less experienced developers. The engines you'll work with vary depending on the project, but what stays consistent is your role as a calm, trusted engineer who can dig deep, communicate clearly, and help deliver technically solid, production-ready code. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain features and systems in proprietary or third-party game engines Work closely with production, design, and other disciplines to deliver reliable, efficient code Debug and optimise existing systems, performance, memory, threading, IO, etc. Understand and navigate unfamiliar codebases confidently and safely Provide mentorship and support to junior and mid-level engineers Participate in sprint planning and estimation, and help break down complex tasks Identify risks and blockers early, and offer practical, collaborative solutions Maintain a high level of code quality and help enforce team-wide standards Contribute to tools and workflow improvements when needed What We're Looking For Technical Experience Strong proficiency with C++ in large, real-time codebases Comfortable working in proprietary game engines Ability to quickly understand and work within complex or legacy systems Experienced working with performance-critical systems ( multithreading, memory, IO, memory,) Familiar with platform-specific considerations (consoles or PC) Comfortable using Perforce or similar source control, and task/bug tracking tools such as Jira Ways of Working Able to take full ownership of feature delivery, from planning to testing Supports others through documentation, pairing, and technical discussion Communicates clearly across disciplines - design, production, QA, etc. Comfortable raising risks and suggesting practical, team-focused solutions Passionate about writing clear, maintainable, production-ready code Bonus Points Experience shipping a title built in a bespoke or custom engine Familiarity with console submission processes and platform compliance Knowledge of graphics programming concepts (materials, shaders, rendering pipelines) Worked with with graphics APIs (e.g. DirectX12, Vulkan) Knowledge of online services integration, input handling, or save systems Background in technical tooling, automation, or performance tracking Exposure to team-based development with external partners or clients Why Cast Iron Games A people-first studio with a clear focus on craft, clarity, and collaboration A high-trust team where experience is valued and voices are heard A respectful, experienced team with a strong engineering culture The opportunity to ship performance-optimised, cross-platform games youre proud of Projects that offer real variety. Different game engines, new challenges, constant growth Creative surroundings at Tileyard North, with a supportive creative community Competitive salary, flexible hours and professional development support Opportunities to lead with clarity, autonomy, and real impact No crunch. No egos. Just good code, good people and good games What to Expect / Key Benefits Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am 35 working hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours) 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday 1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if youre moving house Length of service increases are 1 day per year of service up to maximum of 8 additional days Up to 8 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break Potential for annual performance bonus Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!) Group Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary payable to nominated beneficiaries through an expression of wishes form. Income Protection - covers you up for up to 50% of monthly salary for 2 years (after a 26 week deferred period, i.e. when SSP runs out) Critical Illness Cover - lump sum of 1 x annual salary on diagnosis of a critical illness Cycle to Work Scheme EV & Hybrid Car Scheme Tech Purchase Scheme - split the cost of Tech or Home electronics through salary deduction, interest free Healthcare Cash plan - claim back the cost of everyday healthcare, dental, physio, chiropractor, opticians, podiatry etc Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Reward Gateway with cashback and discounts on 900+ retailers Employee Assistance Programme including Virtual GP service Wellbeing Centre based on Mind, Move, Munch and Money
Who We Are At Cast Iron Games, we build technically ambitious games in a calm, focused environment, where every team member has a voice. Based in Tileyard North, we collaborate with high quality partners on high-quality projects, guided by clarity, consistency, and mutual respect. We're a young and growing studio, but our team is made up of experienced developers who've worked across AAA and independent titles. Together, we're building a supportive, balanced environment where great work happens without crunch. The Role As a Senior Programmer, you'll work across a variety of systems inside proprietary engines, building new features, improving performance, and unblocking others. You'll be expected to own the implementation of significant features, contribute to technical planning, and act as a source of knowledge and mentorship for less experienced developers. The engines you'll work with vary depending on the project, but what stays consistent is your role as a calm, trusted engineer who can dig deep, communicate clearly, and help deliver technically solid, production-ready code. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain features and systems in proprietary or third-party game engines Work closely with production, design, and other disciplines to deliver reliable, efficient code Debug and optimise existing systems, performance, memory, threading, IO, etc. Understand and navigate unfamiliar codebases confidently and safely Provide mentorship and support to junior and mid-level engineers Participate in sprint planning and estimation, and help break down complex tasks Identify risks and blockers early, and offer practical, collaborative solutions Maintain a high level of code quality and help enforce team-wide standards Contribute to tools and workflow improvements when needed What We're Looking For Technical Experience Strong proficiency with C++ in large, real-time codebases Comfortable working in proprietary game engines Ability to quickly understand and work within complex or legacy systems Experienced working with performance-critical systems ( multithreading, memory, IO, memory,) Familiar with platform-specific considerations (consoles or PC) Comfortable using Perforce or similar source control, and task/bug tracking tools such as Jira Ways of Working Able to take full ownership of feature delivery, from planning to testing Supports others through documentation, pairing, and technical discussion Communicates clearly across disciplines - design, production, QA, etc. Comfortable raising risks and suggesting practical, team-focused solutions Passionate about writing clear, maintainable, production-ready code Bonus Points Experience shipping a title built in a bespoke or custom engine Familiarity with console submission processes and platform compliance Knowledge of graphics programming concepts (materials, shaders, rendering pipelines) Worked with with graphics APIs (e.g. DirectX12, Vulkan) Knowledge of online services integration, input handling, or save systems Background in technical tooling, automation, or performance tracking Exposure to team-based development with external partners or clients Why Cast Iron Games A people-first studio with a clear focus on craft, clarity, and collaboration A high-trust team where experience is valued and voices are heard A respectful, experienced team with a strong engineering culture The opportunity to ship performance-optimised, cross-platform games youre proud of Projects that offer real variety. Different game engines, new challenges, constant growth Creative surroundings at Tileyard North, with a supportive creative community Competitive salary, flexible hours and professional development support Opportunities to lead with clarity, autonomy, and real impact No crunch. No egos. Just good code, good people and good games What to Expect / Key Benefits Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am 35 working hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours) 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday 1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if youre moving house Length of service increases are 1 day per year of service up to maximum of 8 additional days Up to 8 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break Potential for annual performance bonus Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!) Group Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary payable to nominated beneficiaries through an expression of wishes form. Income Protection - covers you up for up to 50% of monthly salary for 2 years (after a 26 week deferred period, i.e. when SSP runs out) Critical Illness Cover - lump sum of 1 x annual salary on diagnosis of a critical illness Cycle to Work Scheme EV & Hybrid Car Scheme Tech Purchase Scheme - split the cost of Tech or Home electronics through salary deduction, interest free Healthcare Cash plan - claim back the cost of everyday healthcare, dental, physio, chiropractor, opticians, podiatry etc Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Reward Gateway with cashback and discounts on 900+ retailers Employee Assistance Programme including Virtual GP service Wellbeing Centre based on Mind, Move, Munch and Money
Cast Iron Games
Wakefield, Yorkshire
Cast Iron Games- Tileyard North, Wakefield, UK Employment Type: Full Time - Onsite Who We Are At Cast Iron Games, were building technically ambitious games with an experienced, no-nonsense team. Based in Tileyard North, were committed to clarity, quality, and respect in how we work with each other, and in the games we make. We're now looking for a Senior (Unreal) Programmer to take ownership of major systems and features in our projects. You'll work closely with design, art, and production to deliver scalable, maintainable code in Unreal 5, while mentoring peers and improving team processes along the way. The Role As a Senior Unreal Programmer, youll be a key contributor on our engineering team, trusted to scope, implement, and maintain complex game or engine-level features. Youll collaborate across disciplines, support less experienced developers, and help shape the technical direction of the project through your initiative and experience. Youll write clean, performant C++ code and Blueprints and be expected to deeply understand the systems you work on - from replication and architecture to profiling and debugging. Responsibilities Own the development of large systems or features within Unreal 5 Write clean, maintainable code using both C++ and Blueprints Collaborate closely with design, art, and production to ensure implementation aligns with projects goals Contribute to planning and task breakdowns with accurate estimates Proactively identify technical risks or design issues, and work with leads to resolve them Provide mentorship and code reviews for junior and mid-level engineers Optimise systems for performance, scalability, and platform constraints Write and improve internal documentation, tools, pipelines where needed What We're Looking For Technical Experience Strong experience working with Unreal 4 or 5 in a production environment Proficiency in C++, Blueprints, and Unreals component-based architecture Experience owning significant game systems, tools and tech subsystems Understanding of replication, memory/performance profiling, and debugging workflows Able to balance short-term priorities with long-term code maintainability Comfortable using Perforce or similar source control, and task/bug tracking tools such as Jira Ways of Working Comfortable working independently, scoping and delivering complex features Proactive in raising blockers, discussing trade-offs and offering solutions Supportive of teammates through reviews, pairing and knowledge sharing Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical collaborators Passionate about quality, clarity and making others more effective Bonus Points Familiarity with AI, animation systems, or physics frameworks in Unreal 5 Experience with multiplayer systems and networking in Unreal Shipped a title using Unreal 4 or 5 on console such as Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Built tooling or automation to support QA and build processes Why Cast Iron Games A people-first studio with a clear focus on craft, clarity, and collaboration A high-trust team where experience is valued and voices are heard A respectful, experienced team with a strong engineering culture The opportunity to ship performance-optimised, cross-platform games youre proud of Projects that offer real variety. Different game engines, new challenges, constant growth Creative surroundings at Tileyard North, with a supportive creative community Competitive salary, flexible hours and professional development support Opportunities to lead with clarity, autonomy, and real impact No crunch. No egos. Just good code, good people and good games What to Expect/Key Benefits Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am 35 working hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours) 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday 1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if youre moving house Length of service increases are 1 day per year of service up to maximum of 8 additional days Up to 8 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break Potential for annual performance bonus Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!) Group Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary payable to nominated beneficiaries through an expression of wishes form. Income Protection - covers you up for up to 50% of monthly salary for 2 years (after a 26 week deferred period, i.e. when SSP runs out) Critical Illness Cover - lump sum of 1 x annual salary on diagnosis of a critical illness Cycle to Work Scheme EV & Hybrid Car Scheme Tech Purchase Scheme - split the cost of Tech or Home electronics through salary deduction, interest free Healthcare Cash plan - claim back the cost of everyday healthcare, dental, physio, chiropractor, opticians, podiatry etc Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Reward Gateway with cashback and discounts on 900+ retailers Employee Assistance Programme including Virtual GP service Wellbeing Centre based on Mind, Move, Munch and Money Sound like the right fit? We'd love to hear from you. Send over your CV and a short introduction to: Office Address Cutter Mill 7 Tileyard North Wakefield England WF1 5FY
Cast Iron Games- Tileyard North, Wakefield, UK Employment Type: Full Time - Onsite Who We Are At Cast Iron Games, were building technically ambitious games with an experienced, no-nonsense team. Based in Tileyard North, were committed to clarity, quality, and respect in how we work with each other, and in the games we make. We're now looking for a Senior (Unreal) Programmer to take ownership of major systems and features in our projects. You'll work closely with design, art, and production to deliver scalable, maintainable code in Unreal 5, while mentoring peers and improving team processes along the way. The Role As a Senior Unreal Programmer, youll be a key contributor on our engineering team, trusted to scope, implement, and maintain complex game or engine-level features. Youll collaborate across disciplines, support less experienced developers, and help shape the technical direction of the project through your initiative and experience. Youll write clean, performant C++ code and Blueprints and be expected to deeply understand the systems you work on - from replication and architecture to profiling and debugging. Responsibilities Own the development of large systems or features within Unreal 5 Write clean, maintainable code using both C++ and Blueprints Collaborate closely with design, art, and production to ensure implementation aligns with projects goals Contribute to planning and task breakdowns with accurate estimates Proactively identify technical risks or design issues, and work with leads to resolve them Provide mentorship and code reviews for junior and mid-level engineers Optimise systems for performance, scalability, and platform constraints Write and improve internal documentation, tools, pipelines where needed What We're Looking For Technical Experience Strong experience working with Unreal 4 or 5 in a production environment Proficiency in C++, Blueprints, and Unreals component-based architecture Experience owning significant game systems, tools and tech subsystems Understanding of replication, memory/performance profiling, and debugging workflows Able to balance short-term priorities with long-term code maintainability Comfortable using Perforce or similar source control, and task/bug tracking tools such as Jira Ways of Working Comfortable working independently, scoping and delivering complex features Proactive in raising blockers, discussing trade-offs and offering solutions Supportive of teammates through reviews, pairing and knowledge sharing Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical collaborators Passionate about quality, clarity and making others more effective Bonus Points Familiarity with AI, animation systems, or physics frameworks in Unreal 5 Experience with multiplayer systems and networking in Unreal Shipped a title using Unreal 4 or 5 on console such as Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Built tooling or automation to support QA and build processes Why Cast Iron Games A people-first studio with a clear focus on craft, clarity, and collaboration A high-trust team where experience is valued and voices are heard A respectful, experienced team with a strong engineering culture The opportunity to ship performance-optimised, cross-platform games youre proud of Projects that offer real variety. Different game engines, new challenges, constant growth Creative surroundings at Tileyard North, with a supportive creative community Competitive salary, flexible hours and professional development support Opportunities to lead with clarity, autonomy, and real impact No crunch. No egos. Just good code, good people and good games What to Expect/Key Benefits Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am 35 working hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours) 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday 1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if youre moving house Length of service increases are 1 day per year of service up to maximum of 8 additional days Up to 8 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break Potential for annual performance bonus Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!) Group Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary payable to nominated beneficiaries through an expression of wishes form. Income Protection - covers you up for up to 50% of monthly salary for 2 years (after a 26 week deferred period, i.e. when SSP runs out) Critical Illness Cover - lump sum of 1 x annual salary on diagnosis of a critical illness Cycle to Work Scheme EV & Hybrid Car Scheme Tech Purchase Scheme - split the cost of Tech or Home electronics through salary deduction, interest free Healthcare Cash plan - claim back the cost of everyday healthcare, dental, physio, chiropractor, opticians, podiatry etc Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Reward Gateway with cashback and discounts on 900+ retailers Employee Assistance Programme including Virtual GP service Wellbeing Centre based on Mind, Move, Munch and Money Sound like the right fit? We'd love to hear from you. Send over your CV and a short introduction to: Office Address Cutter Mill 7 Tileyard North Wakefield England WF1 5FY