Senior Engine Programmer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engine Programmer to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of game development, focusing on low-level engine work that powers rendering, networking, audio, and more. You'll collaborate with a talented group of developers to build and maintain core systems while optimizing performance-critical code. If you are passionate about games and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to shape the future of game engine technology in a growing studio. Join us and make a significant impact on the next generation of gaming!

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with low-level C++ in a game engine context.
• A structured, logical approach to programming challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key engine systems and tools.
• Profile and optimise performance-critical code.
• Debug and solve complex engine and game-side issues.

Skills

C++ (modern standards – C++17/20)

3D programming

Math skills

Proprietary engine development

Rendering

Networking

Audio programming

Systems-level programming

CI/build systems

Web services (ASP.NET, SQL on AWS/Azure)

Job description

A well-established and growing UK games studio is on the lookout for a Senior Engine Programmer to join their team. This role is a chance to work at the heart of a studio building its own proprietary game engine – shaping the foundation that future titles will be built on.

The Project:

You’ll be focused on low-level engine work – designing and building core systems that power everything from rendering and networking to audio and tools. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where engine code meets innovation and performance matters.

The Tech:

• C++ (modern standards – C++17/20)
• Strong 3D programming and maths skills
• Proprietary engine development across consoles and platforms
• Deep knowledge in at least one of: rendering, networking, audio, or systems-level programming
• Bonus points for experience with CI/build systems or web services (ASP.NET, SQL on AWS/Azure)

The Role:

• Build and maintain key engine systems and tools
• Profile and optimise performance-critical code
• Write robust tests to ensure quality and reliability
• Work closely with other developers to help them get the best out of the tech
• Debug and solve complex engine and game-side issues

We Need You To Have:

• Strong commercial experience with low-level C++ in a game engine context
• A structured, logical approach to programming challenges
• A real passion for games and game tech
• Great team skills – collaborative, positive and proactive

Who You Need To Be:

• A core tech specialist with a deep technical mindset
• Someone who’s comfortable solving tough problems and improving performance
• A developer who thrives in an ambitious, growing studio environment

Preference for this role would be on-site; however, hybrid working can be considered.

If you’re interested in helping shape the next generation of game engine tech – and being a key part of a growing UK studio – apply to the add for an informal chat.