Lead Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in multiplayer gaming is seeking a Lead Engineer to balance leadership and technical responsibilities. This role involves hands-on programming, team mentorship, and collaboration to design innovative features while ensuring high-quality standards and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Mental health resources

Private medical insurance

Coaching

Pension plans

Life insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Social activities

At least 25 vacation days

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in game development.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members.
• Strong technical skills in relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, managing performance and development.
• Design and implement features for external clients.
• Identify and communicate potential risks in solutions.

Skills

Game Development

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Communication

Debugging

Optimization

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

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At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we specialise in creating the highest standard of mind-blowing multiplayer experiences for our partners through Co-Dev and Full-Dev projects.

Our people-first culture fosters a welcoming environment and a diverse team of talented individuals from around the globe.

We have a flexible approach to work that accommodates real-life commitments.

With our team spread across various locations, we strive to bring our people together through online and in-person events.

Our giving back philosophy focuses on supporting local communities, education, and sustainability. We are proud to be Climate Positive since 2020!

Your Mission:

As a Lead Engineer at MPG, you will balance leadership and technical responsibilities. You will contribute through hands-on programming while leading a team of motivated engineers, fostering team spirit, and encouraging outstanding results.

You will collaborate with industry leaders to design features, tackle complex problems, and push technological boundaries, always aiming to support your team's growth and success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead a team of Principal, Senior, and Software Engineers, managing performance and development to ensure excellent service to our clients.
• Design and implement features for external clients.
• Handle implementation across areas such as gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, and Core Tech.
• Identify and communicate potential risks in ongoing solutions.
• Apply sound software engineering principles to solve problems.
• Work continuously to reduce technical and maintenance issues.
• Promote quality in MPG and our clients' development processes.

What we need from you:

• Significant experience in game development.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members.
• Supportive of HR initiatives like development discussions, recruitment, and performance management.
• Attention to detail with the ability to interpret and follow directions.
• Strong technical skills and timely completion of tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating concepts and accepting constructive feedback.
• Problem-solving, debugging, and optimization expertise.
• Knowledge of technologies such as Unreal Engine, Unity, and other proprietary engines.
• Experience with platforms like PC and consoles.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and core hours to support work-life balance.
• Support and wellbeing benefits, including mental health resources, private medical insurance, and coaching.
• Pension and life insurance plans for financial security.
• At least 25 vacation days, plus holiday breaks and volunteering days.
• Parental leave to support family life.
• Opportunities for professional development through an annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring.
• Social activities and allowances for team bonding, both online and in person.