Principal Game Engineer – Hybrid/Remote (Unreal & Gameplay)

Rocket Science Group; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private pension

Annual leave

Private medical

Job summary

Rocket Science Group's Atomic Theory studio in Brighton is seeking a Principal Game Engineer to own player-facing systems across Unreal Engine projects. You will drive gameplay, UI, 3Cs, and AI, set technical direction, and mentor others while collaborating with partners to deliver ship-quality experiences.

You should bring deep C++/C# expertise, strong 3D maths, and a track record of polished, responsive gameplay, with a passion for high-quality engineering and collaboration in a hybrid office

Qualifications

• Extensive experience shipping player-facing systems in AAA or similar games.
• Strong proficiency in C++/C# and Unreal Engine gameplay framework.
• Deep understanding of 3D maths and game architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and polish gameplay features, UI systems, and controls.
• Own technical direction for player experience across projects.
• Engage with partners as a senior technical representative.
• Diagnose, profile, and resolve complex gameplay and engine issues.
• Mentor engineers and promote high standards of quality.
• Lead code reviews and set examples for maintainable code.

Skills

C++

C#

Unreal Engine

3D Maths

Player-facing systems

Code reviews

Job description

Rocket Science Group's Atomic Theory studio in Brighton is seeking a Principal Game Engineer to own player-facing systems across Unreal Engine projects. You will drive gameplay, UI, 3Cs, and AI, set technical direction, and mentor others while collaborating with partners to deliver ship-quality experiences.

You should bring deep C++/C# expertise, strong 3D maths, and a track record of polished, responsive gameplay, with a passion for high-quality engineering and collaboration in a hybrid office