Lead Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee a talented team while contributing directly to game development. This role involves mentoring, project management, and collaboration with industry partners to push innovative game features across various platforms. Ideal candidates will possess extensive game development experience and strong technical skills.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Mental health resources

Comprehensive pension and life insurance plans

Minimum 25 vacation days

Access to an annual L&D budget

Entertainment Allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in game development required.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members.
• Strong technical skills and ability to complete tasks on time.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Game Development

Problem-Solving

Debugging and Optimization

Excellent Communication

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 across the globe.

We have a flexible approach to working that accommodates real life.

With our team spread far and wide, we strive to bring our people together, whether online or in person.

Our giving back philosophy focuses on local communities, education, and sustainability. We’ve been 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, nurturing team spirit, and encouraging excellent results.

You will collaborate with industry giants to design features, solve complex problems, and push boundaries, all aimed at helping your team succeed and grow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead a team of Principal, Senior, and Software Engineers, managing performance and development to ensure exceptional service to our clients
• Design and implement functionality for external clients
• Handle implementation across areas such as gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, and Core Tech
• Identify and address potential risks in ongoing solutions
• Solve problems using sound software engineering principles
• Work to minimize technical and maintenance issues
• Champion quality in MPG and our clients’ development processes

What we need from you:

• Extensive experience in game development
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members
• Support of HR initiatives including development discussions, recruitment, and performance management
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret and follow directions
• Strong technical skills and ability to complete tasks on time
• Excellent communication skills and openness to constructive feedback
• Problem-solving, debugging, and optimization expertise
• Knowledge of technologies like Unreal Engine, Unity, and proprietary engines
• Experience with platforms such as PC and consoles
• Flexible working arrangements supporting remote work and core hours
• Support and wellbeing programs including mental health resources, private medical insurance, and coaching
• Comprehensive pension and life insurance plans
• Minimum 25 vacation days, additional holiday over winter, and 3 volunteering days annually
• Parental leave options to support work-life balance
• Access to an annual L&D budget, learning resources, and community events
• Social activities including an Entertainment Allowance, team events, and regular meetings