At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging gameplay features and systems in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Lighthouse Games, a new AAA studio with big ambitions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and a bonus scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic studio culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Work alongside industry greats and make your mark in gaming.
- Qualifications: Experience with Unreal Engine and strong C++ skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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
Qualifications:
- 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
Gameplay Engineer employer: Lighthouse Games
Lighthouse Games is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and collaborative hybrid working environment in Leamington Spa, where creativity thrives. As a Gameplay Engineer, you will not only contribute to the development of a best-in-class game but also benefit from generous perks such as 25 days of holiday, private healthcare, and a focus on employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth alongside industry leaders, you'll find a fulfilling career path that aligns with your passion for gaming.
