Online Engineer

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming studio in Leamington Spa is looking for an Online Engineer to work on innovative online gaming solutions. The role includes designing and implementing scalable networking solutions, enhancing multiplayer experiences, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in online networking, a passion for gaming, and a commitment to quality. This position offers a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday plus 1 day for your birthday

Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Dental Care

Optical treatments

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Experience working in Online/Networking on previous titles.
• Strong drive to deliver a world-class user experience.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to team members.
• Experience in web development and socket level knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with design and technical teams for solutions.
• Produce clean, robust code with automated testing.
• Implement online features such as matchmaking.
• Promote quality within development and online services.
• Engage in collaborative team spirit.

Skills

Online/Networking experience

Passion for multiplayer and online gaming

Code architecture best practices

Good communication skills

Planning and scheduling abilities

Passion for gaming and game development

Tools

Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best‑in‑class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As an Online Engineer you will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions to large and complex networking problems. You will need to think creatively to solve these problems in a robust and scalable way, whilst always putting the player experience first. Internally you will be a champion for the multiplayer experience within the studio, pushing for higher quality at every opportunity, and actively seek out opportunities to learn from others to improve your technical and professional skills.

Key Duties Include:

• Working closely with the design and technical teams to implement robust and scalable online solutions
• Produce clean and robust code, following all standards and guidelines, including the use of automated testing processes
• Working with first party network services such as PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam, and custom internal and 3rd party APIs, such as Playfab and OpenMatch
• Establish online service features such as matchmaking, friends, and commerce
• Champion quality within Lighthouse Games and our online services development
• Seek out opportunities to improve your skills as a game developer
• Actively take part in our collaborative and creative team spirit

Qualifications

• Experience working in Online/Networking on one or more previous titles
• Passion for all things multiplayer and online, with a drive to deliver a world class user experience
• Solid understanding of code architecture best practices
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan and meet scheduled goals
• Passion for gaming and game development

Desirable

• Experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
• Socket level experience
• Experience in Web Development
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support