Lead Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the multiplayer gaming sector is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to manage a team and develop high-quality gaming solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive game development experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to lead effective team collaboration while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in game development.
• Strong technical skills required.
• Excellent communication skills and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality service.
• Design and implement functionality for clients.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in solutions.

Skills

Mentoring and coaching

Problem-solving

Debugging

Optimization

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

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Lead Software Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: The Multiplayer Group (MPG)

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

MPG | Lead Software Engineer

Remote | Based in the UK

At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we specialise in creating high-quality multiplayer experiences for our partners through Co-Dev and Full-Dev projects.

Our people-first culture fosters a welcoming environment and a diverse team from across the globe.

We have a flexible approach to work that accommodates real life and promote a healthy work-life balance.

Our community-focused philosophy emphasizes education and sustainability. We have been Climate Positive since 2020!

Your Mission:

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

You will collaborate with industry leaders to design features, solve 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 high-quality service to clients
• Design and implement functionality for external clients
• Work on areas including gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, and Core Tech
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in solutions
• Apply sound software engineering principles to solve problems
• Minimize technical and maintenance issues
• Champion quality in MPG and client development processes

What we need from you:

• Extensive experience in game development
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members
• Support for HR initiatives like development discussions, recruitment, and performance management
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions
• Strong technical skills and timely task completion
• Excellent communication skills and openness to feedback
• Problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine, Unity, or other engines
• Experience with PC and console platforms