Senior Software Engineer - Engine (Hybrid)

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Posted 20 June 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationGuildford
Job type Permanent
DisciplineGames Programming
Reference19116
Contact NameDave Moss

Job description

We’ve partnered with Stellar Entertainment as they look for a Senior Software Engineer to work on an unannounced AAA arcade racing IP.

Stellar are renowned for their co-dev support on racing games, and they're now putting that expertise towards creating their own AAA Arcade Racing IP that promises to push the boundaries on all aspects of the game to create a truly AAA experience.

As a Stella’s new Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be joining an established team as they develop the arcade racing IP in Unreal 5 for Gen 5 consoles and PC. You will collaborate with your colleagues in game design and gameplay engineering to provide support through the architecture, design, implementation, and optimization of the layer that connects their players and drives their games.

Your responsibilities…
  • Provide maintenance and upgrades within Unreal Engine
  • Configure and manage build process (CI/CD)
  • Support all developers including artists and designers
  • Set standards by example
  • Profile and optimise build process and the build itself
  • Help with continuous improvement of processes and pipelines
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
  • Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5 experience
  • Experience with other game engines will also be considered a plus
  • Strong understanding on resource management, build process, source control system
  • Solid debugging and optimisation skills in C++
  • Deep understanding low-level architecture, multi-thread programming
Perks and benefits include…
  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • Festive shutdown, and leave benefits that increase with service
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private Healthcare Plan including dental and optical support, mental health, online GP, and flue jab vouchers
  • Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Regular team incentives, activities, and social events
This role is a hybrid position and can be based in Stella’s Guildford studio or their Utrecht studio.