MPG | Lead Software Engineer Remote (San Mateo (USA)) Remote (San Mateo (USA)) Remote (San Mate[...]

Gamecompanies; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Lead Engineer to balance leadership and technical responsibilities. You will guide a motivated team while working on innovative projects with industry giants. This role emphasizes problem-solving, quality assurance, and team development, ensuring exceptional service to clients. Enjoy a flexible working environment with comprehensive benefits, including mental health support and an annual learning budget.

Benefits

Flexible working

Mental health support

Private medical insurance

Solid pension plan

Minimum 25 vacation days

Annual L&D budget

Entertainment allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience in game development.
• 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.
• Solve problems using sound software engineering principles.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

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

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

What you’ll be doing:

1. Lead a team of Principal, Senior, and Software Engineers, managing performance and development to ensure exceptional service to our clients.
2. Design and implement functionality for external clients.
3. Handle implementation in areas including gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, and Core Tech.
4. Identify and highlight potential risks in ongoing solutions.
5. Solve problems using sound software engineering principles.
6. Work to minimize technical and maintenance issues.
7. Champion quality in The Multiplayer Group and client development processes.

Benefits and Culture:

• Flexible working: Remote-friendly with core hours to support work-life balance.
• Support & wellbeing: Mental health support, therapy, coaching, and private medical insurance.
• Pension and life cover: Solid pension plan and life insurance for family protection.
• Time for you: Minimum 25 vacation days, winter holiday break, and volunteering days.
• Parental leave: Support for parents and caregivers.
• Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, access to expert talks, game jams, and mentoring.
• Getting together: Entertainment allowance, team events, company meetings, and social activities.

Experience & Requirements:

• Extensive commercial experience in game development.
• Mentoring and coaching experience.
• Support for HR initiatives including development discussions, recruitment, and performance management.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret directions.
• Strong technical skills and ability to complete tasks on time.
• Good communication skills and openness to feedback.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine, Unity, and other engines.
• Experience with platforms such as PC and consoles.