Lighthouse Games

Engine Engineer

Lighthouse Games

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Royal Leamington Spa • United Kingdom

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Tech Stack

Unreal Engine

About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
C++object-oriented programmingperformance profilingoptimization techniquesgame engine developmentrendering techniquesAAA titlesopen-world projectslarge-scale projects
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationteam collaborationmentoringproactive approach
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science