Lead Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing game development company seeks a Lead Engineer to balance leadership with hands-on programming. You will lead a diverse team, design advanced solutions, and work with top industry clients. The role offers flexibility and a range of impressive benefits, supporting both professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 vacation days

Mental health support and wellbeing tools

Pension and life cover

Flexibility in working hours

Entertainment allowance for team socialising

Qualifications

• Extensive track record of commercial experience in game development.
• Strong experience in mentoring and coaching team members.
• Excellent problem solving, debugging and optimisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers; manage performance and development.
• Design and implement functionality for external clients.
• Solve complex problems through software engineering principles.

Skills

Problem solving

Debugging

Technical insight

Communication

Attention to detail

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 people from across the globe.

We have a flexible approach to working that makes room for real life.

With our team spread far and wide, we're always looking for ways to bring our people together, whether that's online or in person.

Our giving back philosophy is centred around our local communities, education, and sustainability. We’re proud to say we’ve been Climate Positive since 2020!

Your Mission:

As a Lead Engineer at MPG, you will have a great balance of leadership and technical responsibility. Having the opportunity to contribute through hands-on programming, whilst leading a team of highly motivated engineers, nurturing team spirit and encouraging them to produce incredible results.

You will get to work with industry giants to design features, work on complex problems and push the boundaries, but always with the ultimate goal of helping your team succeed and grow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead a team of Principal, Senior and Software Engineers, with responsibility for performance management and development ensuring exceptional level of service to our clients
• Design and implement functionality for the external clients
• Responsible for implementation in a number of areas including but not limited to gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer and Core Tech
• Identify and highlight any potential risks in the solutions that are being worked on
• Solve problems through the application of sound software engineering principles
• Continuously work to minimise technical and maintenance issues
• Champion quality in The Multiplayer Group and our client’s development process

What we need from you:

• Extensive track record of commercial experience in game development
• Prior experience of mentoring and coaching team members
• Experience of supporting HR initiatives including development discussions, recruitment and performance management
• Attention to detail with a strong ability to evaluate and comprehend direction
• Awesome technical insight and a finisher of technical tasks on time
• A good communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique
• Excellent problem solving, debugging and optimisation skills
• Knowledge of relevant technologies (Unreal Engine, Unity and other proprietary engines)
• Experience with relevant platforms (PC, consoles)
• Flexible working: We were remote-friendly, way before it was cool. We want to give you the flexibility you need to perform your best at work, and look after your home life too, so we have core hours that make room for real life.
• Support & wellbeing: From dedicated mental health first-aiders to therapy and coaching through our wellbeing partner, Myndup, and private medical insurance - we provide the tools you need to stay happy and healthy.
• Pension and life cover: We've got your back with a solid pension plan that helps you level up your retirement savings effortlessly. Plus, our life insurance policy gives your family the ultimate protection boost.
• Time for you: Booking a holiday? We offer a minimum of 25 vacation days, as well as a paid break over the winter holiday. Plus there’s an additional 3 Volunteering Days per year for you to invest time in your local communities and causes that matter.
• Parental leave: Family comes first. We offer parental leave to support your journey as a parent or caregiver, giving you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal responsibilities.
• Levelling up: Whichever path you wish to take, there’s tonnes of ways to earn XP. Everyone at MPG has access to an annual L&D budget, allowing you to purchase the materials you need for learning in your spare time. There’s also a large hub of Expert Talks, Game Jams and exciting mentoring opportunities.
• Getting together: We're always looking for ways to bring people together. Every team member has a dedicated Entertainment Allowance for socialising with others at MPG. We also host regular chances to have fun as a team - online and in person - as well as monthly company-wide meetings, Expert Talks and Tea Times with Andy (our CEO!)