Tools Engineer

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AAA studio is seeking a passionate Tools Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to develop and maintain a suite of tools that enhance productivity across the development pipeline. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring tools are robust and user-friendly while pushing for quality and optimizations. With a focus on personal growth, you'll stay updated on industry trends and contribute to a positive team culture. If you're eager to make an impact in the gaming industry and create tools that empower creativity, this opportunity is for you.

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 as a Tools Engineer in game development.
• Proficient in C++ and strong debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and maintain tools for production.
• Implement and improve tools based on user feedback.

Skills

C++

Problem-solving

Debugging

Communication

Collaboration

Passion for game development

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Python

Maya

3DS Max

Houdini

Git

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 a Tools Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a suite of tools that empower the entire development team. You will work closely with other disciplines to understand their needs and create efficient and user-friendly tools to enhance their productivity. You will consistently strive for excellence in tool development, pushing for quality and optimizations at every opportunity. You will also actively seek out opportunities to learn and improve your own technical skills as a member of a dynamic and ambitious team.

Key Duties Include

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather requirements and design, develop, and maintain tools to support the production pipeline
• Implement and improve existing tools and features based on user feedback and evolving needs
• Ensure the tools are robust, reliable, and optimized for performance
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code standards
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in tool development
• Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture

• Experience working as a Tools Engineer in the game development industry
• Proficient in programming languages such as C++
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Passion for game development and a desire to create impactful tools

Desirable

• Familiarity with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python
• Knowledge of common DCC tools, such as Maya, 3DS Max, or Houdini
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Experience working in an Agile development environment

• 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