Skillsearch are working with an indie studio to find an Engineering Lead and work on an open-world multiplayer sandbox developed in Unreal Engine 5.
This is a hybrid role with 2 days on-site at the studio in Guilford.
Sorry, the studio cannot offer sponsorship including transfers.
Project technical owner, setting direction and standards across all systems.
Leading and mentoring the engineering team with hands-on code contributions and architectural oversight.
Building systems across gameplay, networking, tools, UI, online services, backend, and DevOps.
Hiring, onboarding, and growing a high-performing engineering team.
Championing a strong, sustainable engineering culture in a fast-paced environment.
10+ years of professional experience as a game/engine programmer with technical leadership on shipped titles.
~ Shipped titles using Unreal Engine with deep expertise in networking, gameplay systems, Lyra, motion matching, custom tools, and engine extensions.
~ Proven track record in building and scaling engineering teams.
~ Strong background in multiplayer architecture and online integrations (e.g., Experience with backend systems, scalable services, DevOps, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
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