Lighthouse Games is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Engine Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Leamington Spa. As a key member of our AAA studio, you will play a critical role in developing a cutting-edge game that pushes the boundaries of technology and creativity.
In this role, you will leverage your in-depth knowledge of engine design and rendering systems to create innovative solutions that enhance gameplay experiences. You will collaborate with a talented group of engineers and artists, focusing on delivering high-quality, scalable, and efficient systems.
Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing core engine features, optimizing performance, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting code reviews to ensure best practices are followed. You will contribute to an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration, driving our project towards success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement and optimize engine systems to meet the demands of game performance and visual fidelity.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate engine features that enhance gameplay and user experience.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best coding practices throughout the engineering team.
- Conduct code reviews, ensuring high-quality standards and maintainability of the codebase.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies that can be leveraged to improve game development processes.
Requirements
- Experience as an Engine or Rendering Engineer in the gaming industry with shipped AAA titles.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with engine architecture
- Thorough understanding of performance profiling tools and optimisation techniques
- Experience with large-scale game projects, including planning, execution, and delivering completed features on schedule.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- A passion for video games and a strong desire to work on high-quality, innovative projects.
- Familiarity with current-generation console architectures.
- Experience with Unreal Engine (4 or 5).
Desirable
- Experience working on open-world titles
- Keen interest in emerging game technologies and trends.
- Experience with data-orientated design
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.
