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
Own the planning and delivery of large bodies of work, with minimal supervision
Support less experienced team members, mentoring them, and raising the standards of the whole Engineering team
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
Actively take part in our collaborative and creative team spirit

Requirements

Proven experience as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on AAA titles, demonstrating mastery of rendering techniques and technologies
Expertise in C++, encompassing code optimisation, debugging, and profiling to ensure high-performance systems
In-depth comprehension of code architecture and industry best practices, ensuring the development of robust and scalable solutions
Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute high-quality work, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration and project coordination
Strong passion for gaming technology, coupled with an consistent dedication to achieving excellence and pushing quality in game development

Desirable

Experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5 on a AAA title
Experience working on open world titles
Experience working on current generation consoles
Experience mentoring other Engineers

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 The Company

Lighthouse Games

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Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.

We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best.

As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with 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.