Remote . London, England, United Kingdom . Projects - Web3 . Part time

ABOUT US:
Saltwater Games is a creative alliance of studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences that ignite the imagination of our audiences. Our passionate teams of creative professionals consist of industry veterans from renowned studios such as PlayStation, Codemasters, Sumo Digital, Interior Night and Mediatonic who are working on some exciting VR, multiplayer and mobile titles. At Saltwater we follow some key values:

• We are optimistic & brave

• We are honest & open

• We take ownership & responsibility

ABOUT YOU:
We’re looking for an incredible software engineering intern to help us build the future of blockchain gaming.

This is an ideal opportunity for a junior engineer who is already passionate about tackling problems in blockchain scalability and gaming, or looking to break into the blockchain engineering space. If you’re looking to work in a fast-paced, high-impact team and help shape the direction of our product and company, this position is for you.

REQUIREMENTS:
You might be a fit for this role if you check some of these boxes...

• Have experience with the modern web stack

• Have interacted with Ethereum “dapps” on-chain

• Have experience with common developer tooling such as git and npm

• Have some familiarity with smart contracts

• Take pride in building performant, well-designed, and accessible products

• Enjoy thinking from the perspective of the user, are opinionated about product decisions, and want to build products that users love

Bonus points if you...

• Are a passionate user of web3 apps

• Are an active gamer

• Are familiar with web3 primitives such as tokens, NFTs, DEXs

• Are familiar with blockchain consensus mechanisms

• Are familiar with Ethereum’s scaling roadmap

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary

• Remote-first Studio

• Regular team social events & studio summits 

• Working alongside a friendly, flexible, and highly talented team

• Opportunity to work on big-name IPs

To tell better stories and create inclusive experiences we welcome everyone, especially from under-represented people in our industry whose stories aren’t told often enough. Our research has suggested that sometimes people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every single listed requirement. At Saltwater Games we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, who you are will always deserve our consideration and recognition, and your application is welcome.

Remote . London, England, United Kingdom . Projects - Web3 . Part time

ABOUT US:
Saltwater Games is a creative alliance of studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences that ignite the imagination of our audiences. Our passionate teams of creative professionals consist of industry veterans from renowned studios such as PlayStation, Codemasters, Sumo Digital, Interior Night and Mediatonic who are working on some exciting VR, multiplayer and mobile titles. At Saltwater we follow some key values:

• We are optimistic & brave

• We are honest & open

• We take ownership & responsibility

ABOUT YOU:
We’re looking for an incredible senior software engineer to help us build the future of blockchain gaming.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced web3 engineer who is already passionate about tackling problems in blockchain scalability and gaming. If you’re looking to work in a fast-paced, high-impact team and help shape the direction of our product and company, this position is for you.

REQUIREMENTS:
You might be a fit for this role if you check some of these boxes...

• Have built performant web apps at scale using modern frameworks

• Have written production smart contracts in Solidity

• Have deployed smart contracts to an EVM-compatible mainnet blockchain

• Have used Ethereum client libraries in a web environment

• Have implemented web2 auth in a production environment

• Have worked with web3 auth SDKs in a production environment

• Have worked with OpenZeppelin libraries

• Have strong experience with customizing web3 primitives such as tokens and NFTs

• Have a strong understanding of AMMs

• Strong experience with industry tooling such as Hardhat, Foundry, or Tenderly

• Take pride in building performant, well-designed, and accessible products

• Enjoy thinking from the perspective of the user, are opinionated about product decisions, and want to build products that users love

Bonus points if you...

• Are a passionate user of web3 apps

• Are an active gamer

• Have used Ethereum client libraries within Unity or Unreal

• Are familiar with blockchain consensus mechanisms

• Are familiar with Ethereum’s scaling roadmap

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary

• Remote-first Studio

• Regular team social events & studio summits 

• Working alongside a friendly, flexible, and highly talented team

• Opportunity to work on big-name IPs

To tell better stories and create inclusive experiences we welcome everyone, especially from under-represented people in our industry whose stories aren’t told often enough. Our research has suggested that sometimes people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every single listed requirement. At Saltwater Games we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, who you are will always deserve our consideration and recognition, and your application is welcome.

Remote . London, England, United Kingdom . Projects - Web3 . Full time

Saltwater Games is a creative alliance of studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences that ignite the imagination of our audiences. Our passionate teams of creative professionals consist of industry veterans from renowned studios such as PlayStation, Codemasters, Sumo Digital, Interior Night and Mediatonic who are working on some exciting VR, multiplayer and mobile titles. At Saltwater we follow some key values:

• We are optimistic & brave

• We are honest & open

• We take ownership & responsibility

ABOUT YOU:
We are actively looking for a skilled engineer to join our team to work on our current and very exciting upcoming projects.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on absolutely every part of the game and its development process. From feature work to helping improve tools and pipelines, optimisation work or integration of 3rd party systems, you will have the chance to position your skills in a way that works best for the team and the needs of the project.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive and to get involved in the full project lifecycle. 

Working in the engineering team, you will report directly to your assigned line manager and will collaborate with various disciplines across the project. Although the majority of our team are generalists, at Emergent we like “T-shaped people” with a broad knowledge of many topics and deep knowledge of several domains.

Rather than obsessing over on-paper expertise, we are strongly invested in hiring the right person for the team and the company. We would love to find somebody who is well-rounded, self-managing, can work with other departments effectively and has a proactive attitude.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of the development team, your role will involve collaborating closely with Production, Design, Animation, Art, QA and other team members to develop features, systems and tools for our projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating clean and efficient C++ code and Blueprints in Unreal Engine.

• Building and improving environments using the art team’s assets.

• Implementing, debugging and optimising features, systems and tools that are required per project and across the wider studio.

• Assisting fellow developers by conducting thorough code and architecture design reviews, and offering constructive feedback and support.

• Effectively prioritising workload, striking a balance between addressing daily issues and meeting ongoing project tasks and sprint goals.

REQUIREMENTS:
Ideally, you will meet many of these criteria, though we do not expect every candidate to fulfil them all. If you have a mixture of the requirements, plus some of our “nice to haves”, we would love to talk to you.

• You have 5+ years of commercial games development experience, with two or more shipped titles using the Unreal Engine (or extensive work on a live services title)

• You have strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, Blueprints and C++ in the industry, understanding the pros and cons of both the language and engine.

• You have experience developing racing-style games.

• You are strongly proficient with Perforce, as this is the source control solution we use.

• You have excellent verbal and communication skills in English

• You are strongly engaged with the team and enjoy helping out, mentoring and sharing your knowledge

• You are able to manage your own time and work proactively

• You are willing to embrace all aspects of game development, from gameplay features to the development of tools that form the backbone of the development process.

• You are willing to venture outside your comfort zone and actively seek opportunities to learn and grow.

NICE TO HAVE:

• You have worked in a team on at least 1 or 2 titles, that you were involved with from start to finish

• You have Multiplayer experience

• You have knowledge of optimisation techniques for console, PC and mobile games (for example, a strong familiarity with the RenderDoc)

• You have experience with AWS and cloud services

• You have knowledge of other languages such as C#, Lua and Python

• You have knowledge of Audio SDKs such as FMOD

• You have knowledge of platform requirements (XRs/TRCs/Lotcheck/VRCs)

• You have knowledge of Shaders (selection, application, development)

BENEFITS:

• Salary £50k- £60k (pro-rated for 3 months)

• Remote-first Studio

• Regular team social events & studio summits 

• Working alongside a friendly, flexible, and highly talented team

• Opportunity to work on big-name IPs

To tell better stories and create inclusive experiences we welcome everyone, especially from under-represented people in our industry whose stories aren’t told often enough. Our research has suggested that sometimes people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every single listed requirement. At Saltwater Games we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, who you are will always deserve our consideration and recognition, and your application is welcome.

Remote . London, England, United Kingdom . Finance. Full time

ABOUT US:
Saltwater Games is a creative alliance of studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences that ignite the imagination of our audiences. Our passionate teams of creative professionals consist of industry veterans from renowned studios such as PlayStation, Codemasters, Sumo Digital, Interior Night and Mediatonic who are working on some exciting VR, multiplayer and mobile titles. At SWG we follow some key values: 

• We are optimistic & brave

• We are honest & open

• We take ownership & responsibility

ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial accounting and reporting. You will work closely with the CFO and FC to assist them in developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Your role will involve keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in web3 finance and blockchain technology as well as general accounting changes, and leveraging that knowledge to drive our financial operations forward. You will also be responsible for optimising financial and operational processes using the latest technologies to support our growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the bookkeeping and accounting cycles, ensuring all day-to-day finance tasks are being done in the most efficient/optimal ways

• Own and prepare accurate monthly financial reports for the CFO, FC, and management team

• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying areas and providing solutions for improvement

• Feed into the budgeting and forecast processes, particularly in regard to Web3 and token elements

• Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert on accounting for crypto and Web3 transactions and projects, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and development

• Monitor and assess financial risks associated with web3 projects and develop strategies to mitigate those risks

• Provide financial guidance and support to the web3 team and other stakeholders within the company

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial support on a daily basis

• Get involved with other adhoc projects in the finance and operational areas of the business

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience (2+ years PQE) as a Finance Manager or similar in a gaming or high-growth tech business

• In-depth knowledge of financial management principles and practices

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Solid understanding of financial regulations and standards

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Advanced Excel / Sheets skills to include use of VBA/Macros

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Relevant professional certification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of web3 finance, AI, and blockchain technology

• Experience with cryptocurrency accounting and tax regulations

• Proficiency in financial software and tools relevant to the web3 industry

• Experience in multi-entity (including overseas) consolidations

• Working knowledge of Xero accounting software or equivalent

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary

• Remote-first Studio

• Unlimited holidays

• Private Health Care benefit

• Regular team social events & studio summits

• Working alongside a friendly, flexible, and highly talented team

• Opportunity to work on big-name IPs

To tell better stories and create inclusive experiences we welcome everyone, especially from under-represented people in our industry whose stories aren’t told often enough. Our research has suggested that sometimes people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every single listed requirement. At Saltwater Games we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, who you are will always deserve our consideration and recognition, and your application is welcome.

Remote. London, England, United Kingdom . Art . Full time

ABOUT US:
Saltwater Games is a creative alliance of studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences that ignite the imagination of our audiences. Our passionate teams of creative professionals consist of industry veterans from renowned studios such as PlayStation, Codemasters, Sumo Digital, Interior Night and Mediatonic who are working on some exciting VR, multiplayer and mobile titles. At SWG we follow some key values:

• We are optimistic & brave

• We are honest & open

•  We take ownership & responsibility

ABOUT YOU:

Saltwater Games is currently in search of an experienced Tech Artist to join our fully remote team balancing project requirements and line management of a small number of other tech artists. You will be a key member of the team, liaising with the design, art and engineering teams to help create visually stunning and performant games. Ideally, you are a generalist who is happy to get their hands dirty in-engine, getting involved with multiple areas including Shaders, Animation systems, Tools pipelines and many more. You will be actively looking for ways to innovate, striving to always improve the quality of our games and our pipelines used across the studio. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with both the Art and Programming teams to ensure our games look great and perform well on the wide variety of VR, Mobile and Console Platforms in the market.

• Work inside Unity to create performant Shaders, beautiful VFX and helpful tools.

• Perform research and create innovative solutions using state-of-the-art techniques.

• Provide mentoring and training for our Tech Art team and support the wider art team.

• Provide feedback and critique to both artists and engineers to improve quality and efficiency.

• Create documentation and specifications for other departments.

• Identify and optimise pipeline inefficiencies and propose new tool ideas and workflows where required.

• Identify and implement workflow improvements, taking into account the needs of each project and the studio as a whole.

• Prioritise your workload as problems arise, balancing the urgency of daily issues with larger ongoing projects.

• Help to troubleshoot problem situations across the board.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of professional experience.

• A deep understanding of Unity3D.

• Experience on several modern platforms and working on multi-platform projects.

• Have contributed to at least two shipped commercial titles on console, mobile or PC.

• Experience creating performant, optimised Shaders in Unity.

• A strong understanding of modern Version Control systems (particularly Git).

• Experience working with packages such as Maya, Motionbuilder, Houdini and EmberGen.

• Experience with C# and scripting languages such as Python.

• Line Management experience.

• You are comfortable with the Universal Render Pipeline and how Unity’s scriptable render pipeline works.

• Ideally, you should have some familiarity with Digital Asset Management tools and understand how to integrate these with our pipeline.

• You are a great communicator who can comfortably talk to colleagues across all disciplines.

• You are willing to get stuck in when help is needed, keeping the team moving forward at all times.

BENEFITS:

• Salary £50-65k

• Remote-first Studio

• Unlimited holidays

• Monthly workplace well-being benefit scheme

• Regular team social events & studio summits 

• Working alongside a friendly, flexible, and highly talented team

• Opportunity to work on big-name IPs

To tell better stories and create inclusive experiences we welcome everyone, especially from under-represented people in our industry whose stories aren’t told often enough. Our research has suggested that sometimes people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every single listed requirement. At Saltwater Games we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, who you are will always deserve our consideration and recognition, and your application is welcome.