Junior Software Engineer, Sports Interactive
Internship
Office located in Stratford, London
Sports management simulation games
Job no longer available
Sports management simulation games
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
Office located in Stratford, London
201-500 employees
Company mission
Sports Interactive's mission is to continue to grow as the world's leading developer of sports management simulation games.
Role
Who you are
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters level degree in computer sciences or games development at UK university
- Strong C++ programming and debugging skills
- Good maths and problem-solving skills
- An understanding of game engine architecture
- Experience with using version control software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Passion for and knowledge of world football
- Passion for computer games highly advantageous
- Knowledge of Sports Interactive products and tools (FM Editor) highly advantageous
What the job involves
- Get ready to kick-off your games development career at Sports Interactive. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Software Engineer Intern to join our development team and work on the code behind the next release of Football Manager
- As a Software Engineer Intern at Sports Interactive, you will work closely with our award-winning development team where you will gain knowledge and experience of games development practices and software engineering to create experiences played by millions
- This role will commence in May / June 2024. This duration of the internship is available as a full-year sandwich placement or for a period of at least six months
- Iterate on existing features and mechanics
- Work with Senior developers and gain in-depth knowledge of software and games development best practices
- Help analyse/profile existing projects and improve upon them
Application process
- Applications with no cover letters will not be accepted. It will be beneficial to provide examples of your own demos with source code
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Sports and video games have long had an association with each other, with the FIFA franchise and NBA Jam just two of the many very popular series playable on home consoles from the early 90s onwards. But for many hardcore fans, the managerial aspect of the sport is more appealing. Football Manager, Sports Interactive's flagship title, leverages real-life sports data to simulate the managerial experience and allow gamers to lead their favourite clubs.
This immensely popular franchise, distributed by SEGA among others, has rapidly gained in popularity and even outcompeted FIFA Manager, the franchise's managerial offering. With annual improvements to its simulation's accuracy and graphics, Football Manager is now considered to be head and shoulders above any competition.
Sports Interactive is focusing on further developing its properties, including its newer and similarly well-received NHL Eastside Hockey Manager, forming partnerships with clubs and sponsors to allow real-life players and branding to appear in-game. At the top of its game, Sports Interactive will continue innovating upon the genre, with 2026 FIFA World Cup tie-ins keeping it at the top of its game.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Healthcare - Private health care (including Dental) provided for every permanent team member
- Flexible Working - As long as you do your bit, we're happy
- Holidays - 25 days of paid holiday every year, so take that trip of a lifetime
- Social Events - Our Social Club organise regular events including an annual family day, office football tournaments and after work activities that every team member can get involved in
- Gym Membership - Want to keep yourself fit while working here? We help provide gym membership for a number of local gyms
Company HQ
Hackney Wick, London, UK
Leadership
Miles Jacobson
(Studio Director)Governor of East London Arts and Music since 2019. Industry Ambassador and Member of the Entertainment Fundraising Committee for War Child UK since 2006.
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