Lighthouse Games is looking for an Engine Engineer to develop and maintain core game engine components that enhance performance and integrate new technologies for our AAA projects. You'll join an innovative team dedicated to creating groundbreaking titles in a dynamic environment alongside industry veterans.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- C++
- Unreal Engine or similar game engines
- Performance profiling tools
Team & Environment
You will work within cross-functional teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Leamington Spa.
