Gameplay Engineer
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’ll create the best work of your career within a collaborative, hybrid working environment. You’ll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.
As a Gameplay Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and delivering large systems that are data-driven and scalable. You will work directly with our world-class design team to create engaging gameplay, using your passion and drive to push for higher quality at every opportunity.
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Key Duties Include
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- Work closely with the creative teams to implement compelling gameplay features and systems
- Own the planning and development of large bodies of work, with minimal supervision
- Produce clean and robust code, following all standards and guidelines, including the use of automated testing processes
- Be aware of risks in your work and the wider project, and actively mitigate them
- Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve the quality of everything we do
- Actively take part in our collaborative and creative team spirit
Requirements
- Experience as a Gameplay Engineer on one or more Unreal Engine console/PC titles
- Strong C++ skills, including profiling, debugging and optimizing code
- Solid understanding of code architecture best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan and meet scheduled goals
- Work effectively and independently with minimum guidance and support
- Passion for gaming and game development
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Desirable**
- Experience working on current generation consoles
- Familiarity with building data driven and scalable gameplay features
- Experience with multi-threaded programming
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