Engine or Rendering Engineer

26 Minutes ago • All levels

Rendering

Job Description

Lighthouse Games is seeking an experienced Engine or Rendering Engineer for their new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. This role involves working closely with other disciplines to optimize engine and hardware performance, planning and delivering large projects, and producing clean, robust code. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AAA game development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for pushing quality in gaming technology. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the technical direction of an ambitious new title.

Good To Have:

Experience in Unreal Engine
Experience working on open-world titles
Knowledge of current generation console hardware and optimisation
Experience with data-orientated design

Must Have:

Work closely with Engineers and other disciplines to get the most of the engine and hardware
Plan and delivery of large bodies of work
Produce clean and robust code, following all standards and guidelines, including automated testing
Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve quality
Seek out opportunities to improve your skills as a game developer
Actively take part in collaborative and creative team spirit
Experience working as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on one or more AAA titles
Solid understanding of code architecture and best practices
Able to plan and deliver high quality work reliably, with minimal oversight
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Eye for detail, and drive to push quality in all areas
Passion for games and gaming technology
Highly adept in C++
Profile-guided development

Perks:

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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Description

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 will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.

Previous experience working as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on a shipped AAA title is essential for this role, as is a practical knowledge of code architecture best practices. Effective communication and collaboration skills are required for working with internal stakeholders, and you must have the drive and passion to push for higher quality at every opportunity.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of industry veterans and help set the future technical direction for this ambitious title.

Key Duties Include

Work closely with the Engineers and other disciplines to get the most of the engine and hardware
Plan and delivery of large bodies of work
Produce clean and robust code, following all standards and guidelines, including the use of automated testing processes
Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve the quality of everything we do
Seek out opportunities to improve your skills as a game developer
Actively take part in our collaborative and creative team spirit