Lead Software Engineer

The Multiplayer Group (MPG); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is on the lookout for a Lead Software Engineer to guide a talented team in creating exceptional multiplayer gaming experiences. This role balances leadership with hands-on programming, allowing you to tackle complex challenges while nurturing a collaborative team spirit. With a commitment to flexibility and a people-first culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders and make a significant impact in the gaming world. Join a team that values community, sustainability, and continuous learning, and help shape the future of multiplayer gaming.

Benefits

Minimum 25 vacation days

Paid winter break

Parental leave

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Entertainment allowance

Annual L&D budget

Mental health support

Volunteering days

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in game development with a focus on multiplayer.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills to lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality projects.
• Design and implement features for external clients in gaming.

Skills

Game Development

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Debugging

Communication

Education

Relevant Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

PC and Console Platforms

Job description

Direct message the job poster from The Multiplayer Group (MPG)

MPG | Lead Software Engineer

Remote | Based in the UK

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!)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Computer Games

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