Game Engine Developer

1 week ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Third Kind Games Full time
Third Kind Games: A Hub for Innovative Game Development

A world-class co-development games studio, Third Kind Games, is seeking an experienced Game Engine Developer - Unreal Engine Expert to join our team. With a strong focus on innovation and technical expertise, we're proud of our track record working on critically acclaimed games and franchises.

About Us
We're based in Royal Leamington Spa with remote studios in Poland and Spain. We work closely with major game development companies like Blizzard, Amazon, Microsoft, and Mythical Games, driving creativity and technical excellence in the gaming industry.

Your Role
You will be responsible for:
  1. Working on various aspects of game engine systems, including low-level components such as rendering, physics, memory management, multi-threading, and platform-specific optimization.
  2. Taking ownership of complex engine systems from initial design through development and maintenance, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  3. Conducting detailed performance analysis, profiling engine systems to identify and resolve bottlenecks, and implementing low-level optimizations to maximize efficiency.
  4. Engaging in regular code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality and adherence to industry best practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications
You should have:
  • At least 5 years of experience in game development, with a focus on engine programming and systems-level development.
  • Extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine or similar game engines, particularly in engine-level programming.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ (and ideally in C# as well), with substantial experience in low-level programming, including performance optimization and memory management.
  • Proven debugging and critical analysis skills, capable of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues within engine systems.
  • Experience in performance optimization techniques such as multi-threading, SIMD, and GPU programming.
Possible Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on your experience, skill level, and location. In addition, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and innovative company environment.

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