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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Driving AI/ML tooling adoption and cross-team collaboration.
* Hiring, onboarding, and growing a high-performing engineering team.
* Championing a strong, sustainable engineering culture in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
* 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., EOS, Steam).
* Experience with backend systems, scalable services, DevOps, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
Does this sound like you? Submit your Resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are applying for this role. You can apply here or send your application to sm@skillsearch.com.
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