Hardlight
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Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Senior Software Engineer
Overview
Job Description
Description Position at Hardlight Role Overview - Senior Software Engineer As a Senior Software Engineer you will be instrumental in taking game titles through development, to release and live operation. Responsibilities * Work as a key member of the Engineering Team to design and implement game systems and project features * Collaborate with the Engineering Lead to conceive and maintain a high standard of technical architecture * Assist with planning, work estimation and task scheduling * Work with the other departments to complete work on time to a high standard * Mentor Engineering Team members * Adhere to and enforce good engineering practices and company tech standards * Care about the games we are making and how they can be better. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong engineering skills are essential. You have a high level of C++ or C# experience, and a passion for problem solving * Experience in multiple areas of game development technology * You have shipped multiple game titles preferably in a Senior Engineer role * You have great communication skills * You care about the development process and improve it at every opportunity * Experience developing and shipping titles using a game engine. Unity experience is a bonus. * Experience with client/server technologies is beneficial, as well as experience with networking, database engines and server infrastructure * Experience with running a live product, regular update releases and LiveOps is beneficial. Why work at HARDlight? * Industry leading competitive salary & benefits. Including (but not limited to), Family Healthcare, Pension * Flexible working hours * Season ticket loan for Rail travel * Generous Developer Bonus Scheme * Free breakfast and fruit * The opportunity to be a large part of a small team, developing innovative titles with a huge SEGA back catalogue * Based in the 'Heart of England' in stunning historic Royal Leamington Spa, with great connections to London & Birmingham.