Lead Systems Engineer (4 day week)

Industry heavy-weight, Splash Damage are looking for a Lead System Engineer to join them and work closely with other disciplines to help them realise their ideas through rapid prototyping and iterative agile development. The studio believe that games play better with friends and for more than 20 years, they’ve been creating team-based multiplayer experiences that have entertained tens of millions of players all over the world and forged countless new friendships along the way. Systems, rendering, and online programmers make up the core tech team and are responsible for implementing the core systems, graphics features, pipelines and infrastructure that empower the development team and provide the solid framework for all titles.Your responsibilities…Spearhead the effort of your team from architecture design, to implementation of large-scale engine featuresConsider the skills and talents of your team members and use their experience to identify risk, build roadmaps, and become a force-multiplier for your teamYou will set clear technical direction, intent, and best practices within your team and to both technical and non-technical team membersIdentify risks and blockers early and proactively removing themWork effectively in an open and collaborative environmentThe skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…Expert knowledge of C++, with 3 or more years professional experience coding in C++Strong understanding of game-development related 3D maths principlesProfessional leadership skills to lead a low-level systems development teamExperience iteratively implementing low-level engine features from inception to deliveryExperience working in all phases of game development, from feature design and implementation to bug-fixingExperience working closely with design teams to elicit requirements and design low-level engine systemsIt’s a bonus if you have…Professional development experience with real-time networked multiplayer gamesProfessional Unreal Engine 4 development experience on PC and consolesExperience with multi-threaded developmentExperience developing for Scarlett, PS5, Xbox One and PS4Experience profiling and optimising code for optimal CPU, memory, and bandwidth usageExperience developing procedurally generated environmentsPerks and benefits include…Substantial performance-related pay system, along with enhanced pension contributions and life assurance schemeBespoke visa and relocation packages for you and your family, with support from their team throughout the whole processIndustry-leading fully paid 30 weeks maternity leave and 10 weeks paternity leavePrivate Medical and Dental Cover for you and your family, along with a 24/7 digital GP serviceExtensive mental health support, with line manager mental health training, a group of mental health First-Aiders, and on-site or remote counsellingBespoke learning and development course framework to help you grow as an employee, manager, and leaderSplash Damage is an equal opportunity employer. They believe their teams create better work when they have a range of perspectives to draw from, and the studio are committed to creating an inclusive working environment that celebrates diversity.
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