Lead Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in multiplayer game development seeks a Lead Engineer to balance leadership and technical responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive game development experience and lead a team while designing solutions for industry clients. This role supports flexible working arrangements and provides comprehensive benefits, fostering a positive work culture and community involvement.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Mental health resources

Pension plans

25 vacation days

Learning and development opportunities

Social activities and entertainment allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in game development.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members.
• Strong technical skills with timely completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

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 across the globe.

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

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

Our giving-back philosophy focuses on our local communities, education, and sustainability. We’re proud to have 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 work with industry giants to design features, solve complex problems, and push boundaries, all while 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 communicate 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 for HR initiatives like development discussions, recruitment, and performance management
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret directions
• Strong technical skills and timely completion of tasks
• Good communication skills and openness to constructive feedback
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills
• Knowledge of technologies like Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines
• Experience with platforms such as PC and consoles
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work with core hours
• Support and wellbeing benefits, including mental health resources, private medical insurance, and coaching
• Pension and life insurance plans
• Minimum of 25 vacation days, plus holiday and volunteering days
• Parental leave options
• Access to learning and development opportunities, including an annual budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring
• Social activities, including a dedicated entertainment allowance and team events