Tools Engineer

4 Months ago • All levels

About the job

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Develop and maintain tools for game development at Lighthouse Games, a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. Must have C++ proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and experience as a Tools Engineer in game development.

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 alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a Tools Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a suite of tools that empower the entire development team. You will work closely with other disciplines to understand their needs and create efficient and user-friendly tools to enhance their productivity. You will consistently strive for excellence in tool development, pushing for quality and optimizations at every opportunity. You will also actively seek out opportunities to learn and improve your own technical skills as a member of a dynamic and ambitious team.

Key Duties Include

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather requirements and design, develop, and maintain tools to support the production pipeline
Implement and improve existing tools and features based on user feedback and evolving needs
Ensure the tools are robust, reliable, and optimized for performance
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code standards
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in tool development
Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture

Requirements

Experience working as a Tools Engineer in the game development industry
Proficient in programming languages such as C++
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Passion for game development and a desire to create impactful tools

Desirable

Familiarity with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity
Experience with scripting languages such as Python
Knowledge of common DCC tools, such as Maya, 3DS Max, or Houdini
Experience with version control systems like Git
Experience working in an Agile development environment

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.