Job DescriptionExpert in building game play features and developing engine tech? Play Software drives technology enabled play; where LEGO play sets are combined with electronic hardware and software to build a Play experience. As part of the Play Experience team, you will be a central part of the Play Software organization as we drive to bring advanced technology in-house, working across all technical teams, while always focusing on the experience of LEGO fans of all ages. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in designing and building high-performance core engines and software platforms. You will design and develop software components that enables the teams to create engaging play experiences using physical capabilities such as motion, sound and colour detection. Through robust and reusable software, you will help bring our tech-enabled toys to life. Work closely with Lead Engineer and other stakeholders, you will help establish a robust and maintainable foundation for future capabilities. Design, implement, maintain and optimize core engine through software components. Take ownership of complex technical challenges, hands-on in implementation, testing and resolving issues across the platform stack. Optimise performance, resource utilisation and reliability in constrained systems, identifying bottlenecks and challenges, and implementing effective solutions. Contribute to technical design discussions, evaluate implementation trade-offs and recommend improvements to the architecture and software components. Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews, automated testing, documentation and continues integration practices. Collaborate closely with Engineering Leads and System Architects from the Software and Firmware domains to ensure your work is optimized and efficient on physical platforms. Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, development workflows to enhance team efficiency and software quality Requirements Strong software engineering experience in developing complex system, core platforms, frameworks or engines. Strong software development skills, fluent in C++/C. Experience with Domain Specific Languages (DSL). Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering engineering projects within team, achieving objectives and milestones. Demonstrate ability to balance user experience and technical constraints to deliver effective solutions. Experience in using task management software like Jira. Experience with connected toys, wearables, IoT or other hardware-software products (BLE, NFC/RFID, sensors, low-power devices). Experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal, Godot) and building designer-facing tools and data-driven content pipelines. Audio programming or interactive sound design experience. Experience designing play for children, including playtesting with kids and working within child safety and privacy regulations. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity. Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert. Hybrid Working: Our hybrid work model, Best of Both offers you the option of flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Join the LEGO team today. SummaryLocation: Billund Project House; Full time
Senior Software Development Engineer (C++) in London employer: Lego
LEGO Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of London. With a flexible hybrid model, employees enjoy a balanced work-life integration while having access to robust professional development opportunities that empower them to grow within the company. Joining LEGO means being part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation and strives to make a positive impact through engaging consumer experiences.
