Senior Software Engineer (Gaming)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in the UK seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Manchester. This role focuses on developing high-quality game software, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering stellar gaming experiences for players worldwide. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits in a team dedicated to creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Regular social activities

Comprehensive benefits

Top-tier training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience in game development.
• Expertise in Unity game engine preferred.
• Proficiency in C# programming.

Responsibilities

• Deliver game content and enhance software team's performance.
• Develop software following coding standards and established processes.
• Mentor and guide less experienced software engineers.

Skills

Programming

Mathematics

C#

Unity

C++

Statistical Mathematics

Education

Degree in Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

Position Summary

Join our innovative software team, collaborating with graphic artists and game designers to craft cutting-edge video game software for both the UK and international gaming markets.

This senior software engineer position is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in industries like video games. Your role will involve creating high-quality and efficient code, contributing significantly to the development of industry-leading gaming titles.

Located in Manchester's Spinningfields district, we offer a flexible hybrid work environment. Our team of over sixty skilled content developers is dedicated to designing and producing game content for markets worldwide.

We organize regular social activities, including nights out and board game nights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of delivering game content and enhance the software team's overall performance.
• Develop software following coding standards, release procedures, and established processes.
• Follow a project plan to ensure timely software delivery.
• Participate in code reviews of colleagues' work.
• Mentor and guide less experienced software engineers.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess a solid understanding of programming and mathematics. Additionally:

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience in game development, with expertise in the UNITY game engine preferred.
• Proficiency in C# programming language.
• Knowledge of C++ is advantageous.
• A degree in a relevant field such as mathematics or computer science.
• Knowledge of statistical mathematics is desirable.

Light and Wonder employs over 550 professionals across three UK offices, backed by its global gaming parent company, LnW, listed on Nasdaq, with over 10,000 employees across more than 50 countries. We offer top-tier training, support, career development opportunities, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.