MPG | Senior Software Engineer

Keywords Studios; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in multiplayer games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. The role involves developing innovative gaming technologies and features, collaborating with top developers, and mentoring team members. Flexible working arrangements and a diverse team culture are part of the offer.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mental health support

Pension and life insurance

Generous vacation and volunteering days

Parental leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile game development, preferably iOS.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Experience on at least two commercial game titles would help.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing functionality for external clients.
• Collaborating with leading game companies.
• Mentoring team members as needed.

Skills

C++ programming skills

Problem-solving skills

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Perforce

Job description

MPG | Senior Software Engineer
Remote | UK

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

Our people-first culture fosters a welcoming environment with a diverse team from around the globe.

We offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate real life and regularly organize events to bring our team together, whether online or in person.

Our commitment to social responsibility includes support for local communities, education, and sustainability. We have been Climate Positive since 2020!

Your mission:

You will collaborate with leading game companies, working alongside top game developers to design and implement new features, fix bugs, develop new technology, and push gaming boundaries.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and implementing functionality for external clients
• Collaborating effectively and prioritizing team success
• Developing across areas including Multiplayer, UI, and Core Tech on consoles, desktops, and mobile devices
• Identifying potential risks in solutions
• Mentoring team members as needed
• Applying sound software engineering principles to solve problems
• Minimizing technical and maintenance issues
• Championing quality in our development processes

What we'll need from you:

• Experience in mobile game development (iOS preferred, Android a plus)
• Excellent C++ programming skills
• Strong communication skills and openness to constructive feedback
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze and understand directions
• Technical expertise and ability to complete tasks on time
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Debugging and optimization skills

What would help:

• Experience working on at least two commercial game titles
• Development experience on consoles like PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Series X is a plus
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5), Unity, or other proprietary engines
• Perforce experience is beneficial

Additional benefits include flexible working hours, mental health support, pension and life insurance, generous vacation and volunteering days, parental leave, continuous learning opportunities, and regular social events.