Programmer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
TT Odyssey in Brighton are on the lookout for a Programmer to join their small, talented team.
Our mission is to build on the success of LEGO Star Wars Battles and create new high quality free to play games, drawing on the roster of Intellectual Properties owned by Warner Brothers Discovery.
Reporting to a Lead Programmer you will collaborate with artists and designers, contributing to their vision and help bringing it to fruition. You will have the opportunity to lead development of game features, potentially directing other code team members.
You are a generalist and will get to work on all aspects of the game in a small team. You’re friendly, eager to lean, and will thrive in our informal environment.
We’re looking for:
C#/C/C++ commercial experience within the computer games industry.
A self-starter able to understand a goal, research and plan the steps to achieve it.
Demonstrable experience of technical design.
Capable of providing mentoring and direction while designing and delivering solutions within a small and focused game team.
Excellent ability in one programming language, preferably C#, C++ or Java.
Willingness to pick up new languages and technologies.
You love an area of games technology or development which you can show you’ve gone deep into.
Flexible with new ideas and, most importantly, open to direction and iteration.
Ability to communicate and work with coders, artists, testers, game and audio designers in a dynamic team environment.
Willing to help others and ask for help where needed.
You love games!
Advantageous:
Experience of Unity 3D, another C# game engine, or Unreal Engine.
One or more shipped games.
Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g. C, Java, HLSL, Python, Javascript).
Experience of iOS, Android or other mobile development.
Contributed successfully to an open-source project.
Experience with low level optimisation, shader programming, physics or mathematics.
Understanding and experience of cloud server, network backend, and database systems.
Familiarity with networked game technology and techniques.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Film Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Programmer roles across Warner Bros. Discovery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Film Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £43,122 - £45,106 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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