Senior Engine Engineer

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game studio in Leamington Spa is seeking a passionate Senior Engine Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and optimize engine systems for high-quality game performance while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has strong C++ skills and experience in AAA titles, and is up-to-date with game technology trends. Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus closure over Christmas.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Studio shutdown during Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience as an Engine or Rendering Engineer in the gaming industry with shipped AAA titles.
• Thorough understanding of performance profiling tools and optimisation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimize engine systems to meet game performance demands.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance gameplay.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Engine architecture knowledge

Performance profiling

Team collaboration

Interest in game technologies

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Lighthouse Games is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Engine Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Leamington Spa. As a key member of our AAA studio, you will play a critical role in developing a cutting-edge game that pushes the boundaries of technology and creativity.

In this role, you will leverage your in-depth knowledge of engine design and rendering systems to create innovative solutions that enhance gameplay experiences. You will collaborate with a talented group of engineers and artists, focusing on delivering high-quality, scalable, and efficient systems.

Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing core engine features, optimizing performance, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting code reviews to ensure best practices are followed. You will contribute to an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration, driving our project towards success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and optimize engine systems to meet the demands of game performance and visual fidelity.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate engine features that enhance gameplay and user experience.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best coding practices throughout the engineering team.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring high-quality standards and maintainability of the codebase.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies that can be leveraged to improve game development processes.

Requirements

• Experience as an Engine or Rendering Engineer in the gaming industry with shipped AAA titles.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with engine architecture
• Thorough understanding of performance profiling tools and optimisation techniques
• Experience with large-scale game projects, including planning, execution, and delivering completed features on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• A passion for video games and a strong desire to work on high-quality, innovative projects.
• Familiarity with current-generation console architectures.
• Experience with Unreal Engine (4 or 5).
• Experience working on open-world titles
• Keen interest in emerging game technologies and trends.
• Experience with data-orientated design
• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year