Lighthouse Games is seeking a talented Engine Engineer to join our innovative team dedicated to creating groundbreaking AAA titles. As part of our studio based in Leamington Spa, you'll have the chance to work in a dynamic environment alongside industry veterans, helping to shape the future of gaming.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise in engine development and rendering techniques to deliver exceptional gaming experiences. Your work will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and integrate cutting-edge technologies that elevate our games.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain robust game engine components that enhance overall performance.
- Collaborate with artists and designers to implement features and optimize game systems.
- Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to the overall architecture of the engine.
- Utilize profiling tools to identify bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior team members.
- Stay current with industry trends and technologies to propose enhancements to our processes and tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Engine or Rendering Engineer in the gaming industry, ideally with one or more shipped AAA titles.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience with performance profiling tools and optimization techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
- A passion for gaming and an eagerness to push technical boundaries.
Bonus Skills
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine or similar game engines.
- Experience working on open-world or large-scale projects.
- Knowledge of rendering techniques and current generation console hardware.
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
Top Skills
What We Do
Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best. As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.
