Senior Software Engineer (Gaming)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gaming seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative software team in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will develop high-quality game software, mentor junior engineers, and contribute significantly to game content creation in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Top-tier training

Career development

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Social activities like board game nights

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience in game development.
• Proficiency in C# programming language.
• Familiarity with C++ is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of delivering game content.
• Develop software adhering to coding standards.
• Mentor and guide less experienced software engineers.

Skills

C#

Game Development

Programming

Mathematics

Education

Degree in Mathematics or Computer Science

Tools

UNITY

C++

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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

We also organize 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 adhering to 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 have 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.
• Familiarity with 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 and is backed by its global gaming parent company, LnW, listed on Nasdaq, with over 10,000 employees worldwide. We offer top-tier training, career development, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.