Senior Online Engineer

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a Senior Online Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our online gameplay systems. Your expertise will be critical to ensuring that we deliver a high-quality multiplayer experience for our players. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, driving innovations in online features while maintaining a player-centric focus. Your role will involve both technical leadership and mentoring of junior engineers, fostering a strong and collaborative culture within the online team.

Key Duties Include:

• Design, implement, and optimise online services and tools to enhance multiplayer experiences.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate engaging online features into our games.
• Champion quality and innovation in online features, ensuring a robust player experience.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges within the online services architecture.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform project directions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Online Engineer on AAA titles, with the ability to demonstrate the online gameplay systems and features you've created.
• Expertise in networking technologies and protocols, including client-server architectures, matchmaking, and player data management.
• Strong programming skills in C++, with experience in game engine development (preferably Unreal Engine 4 or 5).
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, such as AWS or Azure, and their application in game development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a high level of motivation and initiative.
• Passion for online and multiplayer gaming, with an understanding of player behaviour and preferences.

Desirable:

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of APIs and web services, with familiarity with PlayFab or similar platforms.
• Experience in DevOps processes and methodologies.

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday

• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme

• Private Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare

• Health and Well-Being Benefits

• Dental Care

• Optical treatments

• Mental Health Support

- Proven experience as an Online Engineer on AAA titles, with the ability to demonstrate the online gameplay systems and features you've created. - Expertise in networking technologies and protocols, including client-server architectures, matchmaking, and player data management. - Strong programming skills in C++, with experience in game engine development (preferably Unreal Engine 4 or 5). - Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, such as AWS or Azure, and their application in game development. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a drive for continuous improvement. - Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a high level of motivation and initiative. - Passion for online and multiplayer gaming, with an understanding of player behaviour and preferences.