Engine Engineer

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

Job summary

A new AAA game studio in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking an Engine or Rendering Engineer to work on ambitious titles. You will collaborate closely with a talented team, produce high-quality code, and push for excellence in game development. Ideal candidates have experience with AAA titles, solid C++ skills, and a passion for gaming. The role offers an opportunity to create the best work of your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday

Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Dental Care

Optical treatments

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on a shipped AAA title.
• Solid understanding of code architecture and best practices.
• Experience in performance profiling tools and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineers and other disciplines.
• Produce clean and robust code, following standards and guidelines.
• Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve overall quality.

Skills

C++

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Game development passion

Tools

Performance profiling tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Previous experience working as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on a shipped AAA title is essential for this role, as is a practical knowledge of code architecture best practices. Effective communication and collaboration skills are required for working with internal stakeholders, and you must have the drive and passion to push for higher quality at every opportunity. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of industry veterans and help set the future technical direction for this ambitious title.

• Work closely with the Engineers and other disciplines to get the most of the engine and hardware
• Plan and delivery of large bodies of work
• Produce clean and robust code, following all standards and guidelines, including the use of automated testing processes
• Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve the quality of everything we do
• Seek out opportunities to improve your skills as a game developer
• Actively take part in our collaborative and creative team spirit
• Experience working as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on one or more AAA titles
• Solid understanding of code architecture and best practices
• Able to plan and deliver high quality work reliably, with minimal oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eye for detail, and drive to push quality in all areas
• Passion for games and gaming technology
• Highly adept in C++
• Experience of performance profiling tools and optimisation techniques

Desirable

• Experience in Unreal Engine
• Experience working on open-world titles
• Knowledge of current generation console hardware and optimisation
• Experience with data-orientated design

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support