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Lighthouse Games · Onsite · Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom

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.

Key Duties Include

  • 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


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
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About Lighthouse Games

Lighthouse works at the bleeding edge of video game development, and our studio attracts and nurtures the best talent in the industry. We have a passion for quality, and put ambition and delivery front and centre.

Lighthouse is a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration, and possess a determination to deliver quality. You will join 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.

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