Remote Game Development Jobs in the UK

1 to 25 of 34 Game Development Jobs in the UK with Remote Work Options

Unity Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Incubus Digital
with the DfE Languages Programme of Study for KS2. As part of their ongoing growth as a company, we are developing a new global game for language learning and development, and we are looking to expand our team. Role Description This is a full-time Unity Developer … role with Language Angels. As a Unity Developer, your day-to-day tasks will involve mobile game development, augmented reality (AR), level design, and object-oriented programming (OOP). You will be responsible for programming and implementing engaging and interactive educational games and activities using Unity. This … is a hybrid role based in the London Area, with flexibility for some remote work. Qualifications Mobile Game Development and Programming skills Augmented Reality (AR) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) experience Strong knowledge of Unity and game development principles Experience in level design and more »
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Game Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. As a Game Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping various aspects of game development, contributing to the overall vision of our projects, and … pursuit of excellence as part of a vibrant and dedicated team aspiring to become one of the premier engineering studios globally! Requirements: Experience with game development and prototyping while making sound architectural and algorithmic decisions. Collaborate closely with art, design and fellow engineers to develop and refine more »
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Lead JavaScript Developer with Pixi.JS

Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
Overview: Join our team as the Lead JavaScript Developer in our Interactive Game Development department. You will lead a small team, shaping the technical aspects of our software development projects. We are looking for a natural leader who can inspire innovation and ensure the delivery … of high-quality games. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Guide the development team with technical expertise. Architectural Support: Contribute to game design and architecture. Coding and Development: Lead by example in coding tasks. Code Review: Maintain high-quality code through regular reviews. Adherence to Standards: Ensure coding … Collaborate with QA teams for comprehensive testing. Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Minimum 3 years of game development experience. Proficiency in JavaScript and Pixi.JS. Prior leadership or senior developer experience. Strong knowledge of game development principles. more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £58000 - £60000/annum
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Senior Game Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. As a Senior Game Developer, you will be essential in shaping all aspects of gameplay, contributing to the overall vision of our projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming … pursuit of excellence as part of a vibrant and dedicated team aspiring to become one of the premier engineering studios globally! Requirements: Experience with game development and prototyping while making sound architectural and algorithmic decisions. Collaborate closely with art, design and fellow engineers to develop and refine more »
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Senior Producer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Milky Tea Studios
Indie games experience due to volume we cannot reply to all candidates with outside of sector experience. Milky Tea is an award-winning video game development studio based in Liverpool working REMOTELY. Their exceptionally talented team work across the UK and the EU, developing memorable gaming experiences … Overview of Role We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented experienced Producer to take the helm of a game development team. In this pivotal role, you will steer the creation of exhilarating PC, console, and mobile games from concept, to launch. … into playable realities. From ensuring seamless day-to-day operations to championing innovation and excellence, your impact will resonate through every aspect of our game development journey. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Production Management Build robust project specifications, roadmaps, and costings adaptable to changing environments. Produce detailed production more »
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Unreal Game Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Unreal Game Developer | £55k - £60k | Fully Remote | UK Based Langham Recruitment is excited to represent a highly reputable AAA-rated global gaming studio, that specialises in Unreal Engine game development. Operating as an embedded part of their client's in-house teams, my client seamlessly collaborates with them … to bring their visions to life and games to market. They work with some of the industry’s leading game studios and have created some of the most exciting and innovative games on the market. They aim to combine talented and passionate individuals, with a culture that values direction … Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency and is registered in England and Wales (reg 11525223). Keywords: Unreal, C++, UE4, UE5, Git, Games, Development, Programmer, Multiplayer more »
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Generalist Programmer C++ UE4/5

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Amiqus - Games Recruitment Specialists
with this studio on a multiplatform title that has achieved over 200m+ downloads to date! DUNDEE, SCOTLAND HYBRID Based in Dundee, Scotland, this independent game development studio take pride in crafting fun, memorable experiences for all ages, and are on the lookout for talent to join them … current and future projects, across PC, Console and Mobile. They are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Generalist Programmer to support their development teams. They’re looking for someone who is confident in developing and improving low … level systems; who takes an active interest in improving the efficiency and productivity of their team; and who has demonstrable experience in multi-platform game development using Unreal Engine. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid role. Applicants should have current eligibility to work in the UK more »
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Technical Director (Online Services)

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
mustard
mustardFX are teaming up with a world-class digital entertainment company, breaking down barriers in the video game industry. Focusing on "Follow The Sun" Development, our client works on some of the biggest games in the industry Internally and as a Co-Dev Studio. Looking for good … humans with incredible talent, the studio is looking for a Technical Director of Online Services to lead engineering teams for a number of AAA Game Projects across PC & Consoles. Operating in an Unreal Engine Studio, you'll execute as a leader, ensuring that code quality, reusability, and documentation are … Title - Technical Director (Online Services) Location - US/Canada (Fully Remote) Responsibilities: Leading a team of dedicated engineers, creating and supporting online/backend game services Expertise in multiple game engines, backend game architectures (P2P, dedicated servers, authentication, entitlements, etc.), and how they relate to system design more »
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Senior Unreal Engineer (Web3 Games)

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
Position & Context You will be responsible for game features and tooling implementation at Super Glitch Games. You must be ambitious in your career, passionate about games, and self-motivated to create and maintain game features and tooling to the game’s needs. Full-time On-site preferred … developing online live-service features. Overlapping knowledge of complementary disciplines such as tooling, back-end and smart contracts. Proven track record of creating core game features. Responsibilities Own all Game Tooling and Feature Development at Super Glitch Games. Write clean, maintainable, performant and readable code. Develop … game data driven features and tooling. Work with Designers to refine feature requirements. Ensure features and tools are optimized and performant. Problem-solve performance and stability issues where necessary. Work closely with neighboring disciplines to ensure smooth feature implementation and content development. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone more »
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Environment Artist for a leading Gaming Studio

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis UK
Artist with several years’ experience. Reporting to the Lead Environment Artist, you will be responsible for the creative design and technical implementation of our game worlds along with the creation of gameplay items, environmental objects/props architecture and beautiful flora to furnishing our game worlds. You will … have a varied and challenging role in our game's development maximising quality as well as efficiency. CONTRACT £35,000 - £45,000 annual salary (with flex) Remote/Hybrid Working Initial 18 Month contract WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Someone to work closely with the Environment Lead … to create 3D props, define and build vast, scalable, open-world environments. • Create outstanding game assets from concept that meets our quality bar. • Iterate and improve the look of pre-existing game assets to use in our world that improves player experience. • Prototype content, workflows and features and more »
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Software Engineer (Gaming)

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Light & Wonder
Position Summary Join our innovative software team, collaborating with graphic artists and game designers to craft cutting-edge video game software for both the UK and international gaming markets. This senior software engineer position is perfect for a seasoned professional with a strong background in industries like video … Spinningfields district, we offer a flexible hybrid work environment. Our team of over sixty highly skilled content developers is dedicated to designing and producing game content for markets worldwide. But it's not all work; we also organize regular social activities, including nights out and board game nights. … Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of delivering game content and play a key role in enhancing the software team's overall performance. Develop software while adhering to coding standards, release procedures, and established processes. Follow a self-determined project plan to ensure timely software delivery. Actively participate in code reviews more »
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Technical Director

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Online Services Technical Director | AAA Games | Up to £120k | Co-Development Studio | Fully Remote Our client, a AAA co-development studio, is looking to hire an Online Services Technical Director for a newly created role within the company. In your capacity as Online Services Technical Director … data and guarantee regulatory compliance, establish and implement security methods and compliance requirements. Work directly with the teams responsible for product management, QA, and game development to offer exceptional multiplayer features and smoothly integrate online services into gaming experiences. Oversee vendor and technology partner relationships, making use … as Python, C++, Go, or C#. Thorough understanding of backend architectures for K8S, AWS, Azure, and/or GCP Knowledge of one or more game engines (Unreal, Unity, proprietary, Godot). Track record of success in managing technical teams and producing outcomes in a hurried, team-oriented setting. Working more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £100000 - £120000/annum Up to £120k | Fully Remote | AAA G
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Lead Backend Programmer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
People Can Fly Studio
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs. Founded in 2002, we … creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one … and implement backend services for the PCF Online Services Platform, tailored for online gaming. Provide tools and frameworks for smooth backend service integration with game clients and servers. Implement protective measures against threats and ensure adherence to data protection laws. Regularly refine the performance of online services, focusing on more »
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Animation Director - Multiple Projects

Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rebellion
team to make a key impact on multiple projects we have in the works, including a strategic shooter, a post-apocalyptic survival action game, and a dark Sci-Fi shooter. This role would be a great opportunity for a Lead Animator who is looking to take the next … practice people management techniques Collaborate with Head of Art, Designers, Programmers and Producers to balance creative vision with production realities. Create high quality, in game animations to the highest standard in line with the style and demanded by the project Verify the quality of animation in the game … and Character Studio Easily able to animate realistic human motion Expert knowledge of rigging and skinning Able to produce high quality animation in different game engines including Unreal Expert knowledge of the video game development process and production pipelines Extensive knowledge of best practice people management more »
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Frontend Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CATCHES
and implement intuitive interfaces that delight our users.From conceptualization to deployment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle, ensuring our products are both visually stunning and highly functional. Responsibilities: Develop, and maintain multiple front end web applications Collaborate with back end … and languages such as Go. Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Experience with Immersive Stream technologies such as Google Stream, Luna, GFN. Experience with Game Development technologies such as Unreal Engine Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. What Working with Catches Looks Like more »
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Game Producer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its ability to overcome the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … for meeting those goals, and provide progress updates to key stakeholders. Proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships and building open, collaborative partnerships with Game Development partners. Excellent English communication skills, including interviews, presentations, and creating clear and concise documentation. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g., Jira … oversight. Ability to multitask and handle various tasks, requests, and responsibilities. A passion for games and the ability to articulate strengths and weaknesses in game design (preference for online games). Bonus qualifications: Experience working through all stages of the product life cycle, from ideation to pre-production, release more »
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Data Engineer

Reading, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Clinch
will design and build solutions to objectively measure the progress and status of various key quality metrics as our gaming products mature during development and their integrity once released to production. The candidate will work both collaboratively and alone to understand available data sources & models, define and construct … principles, and build reporting/insights to communicate status and observations to consumers. As a team we work end-to-end with our customer game development studios and quality teams to define the questions we seek to answer via data, identify appropriate methods to accurately & reliably measure … quality, but is focused on the following core areas: Product Health : Measuring the functional quality of our gaming products against key targets Software Development Lifecycle: Measuring our own and partner team's activity during development and the artifacts that contribute towards release confidence Customer Value : Understanding more »
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Senior JavaScript Developer Pixi.JS (Hybrid)

Mickleover, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Senior JavaScript Developer in our Hybrid Game Development department. You'll be pivotal in blending technical prowess and teamwork to deliver high-quality virtual i-gaming games. Your role involves coding, project planning, mentoring, and ensuring project success. Responsibilities: Lead … experience in a similar role. Strong planning and prioritization abilities. Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript (including ES6+ features), JSON, Node.js. Experience with game engines like Pixi.js or Phaser. Familiarity with source control (preferably Git) and unit testing in JavaScript. Beneficial Experience: Previous work in the iGaming industry. … Knowledge of video encoding and live streaming technologies. Familiarity with other development languages. Experience with automated testing and Agile methodologies. Relevant qualifications. Salary & Benefits: Annual salary: £50,000 to £55,000. Training portal for Business account for continuous learning. Employee discounts for various attractions, shopping, and holidays. Minimum more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £55000/annum
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Java Developer - GAMING

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
TalentWave
design technical solutions to improve the gaming experience through delivering high quality and well-structured code You will be part of full lifecycle development, engineering multiple projects in an environment driven by ownership and delivery. The company is a leader in its field and experiencing an exciting hypergrowth … games fun! Required Knowledge: Demonstrable experience developing Java 11 applications Experience of programming within the Gaming/Slots & Casino sector (highly advantageous) Familiarity with game development frameworks and mocking Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools. Good understanding of software development more »
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Games Mathematician

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
1X2 Network
creative, fast-growing, independent software company. About 1X2 Network 1X2 has pioneered Virtual Gaming products since 2002 and are now at the forefront of game development with over 150 titles, including Virtual Sports, Table Games, Slots, Instant Win and shortly Multiplayer games in the iGaming industry. The … directed, communicating progress and delivering results within deadline. Maintaining and monitoring existing games developed by the company. Working with colleagues to test out new game ideas. Required Experience working with slot game mathematics. undergraduate/master’s degree in mathematics or other numerate disciplines – such as Statistics, Engineering more »
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Development Director

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
People Can Fly Studio
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, Ireland, US, and Canada and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs. Founded in … creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one … of the project. High level reporting to executive level on project risks, counter measures, and schedule progress. Qualifications 10+ years’ experience in a Technical Game Development in a leading role Experience in managing a team of at least 100+ people Experience in working with external stakeholders Proven more »
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Lead Artist | 3D Character Artist

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
PTW
pipelines Share knowledge and recommend best practices in your area of operation Ensure that produced and integrated assets respect the artistic vision of the game and meet the quality standards Creating art while following instructions to support creative production processes and is responsible for producing sketches or artwork, and … can explain concepts and user stories with confidence Qualifications Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Artist in the games industry Passion for games development and strong game culture Experience in the video game industry will be considered an advantage Experience in team leadership and management … Excellent knowledge of 2D & 3D software (3DS Max, Zbrush, with excellent knowledge in Photoshop or other equivalent packages) Good knowledge in game engines Strong artistic skills Excellent communication skills and teamwork oriented attitude Problem solving attitude Able to drive change and inspire others to generate new ideas Benefits Competitive more »
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UI/UX Mobile Unreal - Web3 Games

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
for knowledge and always learning. Clear and professional communication. Genuinely excited about web3 and its application to games. Understand the nuances of mobile and game interfaces. Proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing high-quality UI. Expert in Unreal's UMG editor. Strong 2d art and animation skill … hours. Milestone bonuses. Share incentive plan. Private medical. And more… About Us Super Glitch Games is an intimate team of industry experts scaling our game development studio to 15-20 like-minded, passionate, and ambitious creatives. Our games are genre and platform-agnostic. We are currently developing more »
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Senior Level Designer (Web3 Racing Games)

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
Glitch Games. You must be ambitious in your career, passionate about games, and self-motivated to create high-quality race tracks that leverage the game’s unique mechanics. Full-time On-site preferred; remote work possible. Competitive salary including bonus and incentive schemes. Requirements 5+ Years in Level Design … Genuinely excited about web3 and its application to games. Overlapping knowledge of complementary disciplines such as 3Cs, environment art, cinematography, composition, system design and game design. Proven track record of creating great levels. Responsibilities Own all things Level Design at Super Glitch Games. Work with Level Artists to create … dynamic cameras driven by variables. Create Design tooling to streamline processes. Identify opportunities where levels and gameplay systems can improve the quality of the game and improve processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone bonuses. Share incentive plan. And more… About Us Super Glitch Games is an intimate more »
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Principal Unreal Engine Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
IC Resources
exciting opportunity for a Principal Unreal Engine Developer has arisen with the world’s leading provider of automated solutions for 3D character creation in game development This is a great opportunity for a Principal Unreal Engine Developer to work closely with the design and development more »
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Game Development
10th Percentile
£31,500
25th Percentile
£32,500
Median
£51,250
75th Percentile
£58,438
90th Percentile
£101,250