Game Development Jobs in the UK

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Game Developer (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Techwaka
46k - £55k per annum We are seeking a passionate and creative Game Developer to join our client's innovative game development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing engaging and high-quality games across various platforms. You will work collaboratively with artists, designers, and other developers to create immersive gaming … experiences that captivate players. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain game features and mechanics using game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine Collaborate with artists and designers to create visually stunning and engaging gameplay Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both client and server-side functionality Implement game systems, including AI, physics, and player … controls Test and debug games to ensure smooth performance and resolve any issues Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies to incorporate the latest advancements in game development Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve team practices and code quality Required Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, C++, or JavaScript Strong More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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General Manager

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Virtuos
adjusting the studio's strategic direction to ensure its competitiveness in the market. Build & Engage Strong Teams. Fostering Our Values. Build a high-performing leadership team (EP, Head of Game, Design Director) to drive project quality and accountability. Secure and empower top talent across engineering, design, and art to serve as the foundation of studio growth. Foster a culture … to win project opportunities. Ensure scalable, sustainable growth aligned with group margin targets. Drive Transformation and Innovation in the Studio Drive innovation and transformation within the studio, exploring new game development models, technologies, and processes to enhance competitiveness. Encourage and support team innovation, fostering a culture of creativity and openness to new ideas. Promote the adoption of … emerging technologies and trends in game development to keep the studio at the forefront of the industry. Qualifications Proven track record in a senior leadership role, turning around or transforming a game development studio or game service provider. Experience delivering high-quality games for console/PC. Deep knowledge of development More ❯
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Design Director

England, United Kingdom
Virtuos
creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together. Location: Shanghai, China Responsibilities Foster a positive and creative environment for your team on exciting new game projects Embrace design leadership for early prototypes and projects Provide design vision and direction and conduct reviews, critiques, and discussion to achieve the highest quality design Approach projects with … diligence for new business opportunities if and when requested Demonstrate good leadership, enthusiasm, and sense of commitment Craft iterative workflows within the Design department that allow for improvements to game flow and playability Collaborate with Studio Directors to establish, assess and improve internal processes, as well as contribute to studio growth strategy Work closely with other studio Design Directors … best practices and help drive a culture of leadership, proactivity, ownership and accountability Research cutting-edge technologies with an eye for putting the studio at the cutting edge of game development Qualifications At least 10 years of experience with various game genres, including AAA titles across major platforms and comprehensive knowledge spanning all design areas Strong More ❯
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Head of Game Division China

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Virtuos
Head of Game Division_Shanghai location: Shanghai, China PLAY, GROW and WIN To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves on constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. Virtuosi … forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences every day. So join us to Play, Grow and Win – together. Role & Responsibilities Serve as the strategic leader for the studio’s game division, setting the direction and growth of the division in alignment with the company's overall goals. Represent the game division at the highest level within the company … and to external stakeholders, to cultivate strong relationships with clients and industry partners. Oversee the development of multiple game projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with company strategy and market trends. Develop and implement division-wide policies and procedures to standardize and optimize the game development process. Establish and manage the division's budget, ensuring team More ❯
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Head of Game Division China

London Area, United Kingdom
Virtuos
Head of Game Division_Shanghai location: Shanghai, China PLAY, GROW and WIN To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves on constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. Virtuosi … forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences every day. So join us to Play, Grow and Win – together. Role & Responsibilities Serve as the strategic leader for the studio’s game division, setting the direction and growth of the division in alignment with the company's overall goals. Represent the game division at the highest level within the company … and to external stakeholders, to cultivate strong relationships with clients and industry partners. Oversee the development of multiple game projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with company strategy and market trends. Develop and implement division-wide policies and procedures to standardize and optimize the game development process. Establish and manage the division's budget, ensuring team More ❯
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Unity Game Developer - London / Tokyo

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Lowiro
Full-time Unity developer, working on development and implemention of game features in the Unity engine using C#. Social insurance Casual dress code A casual, friendly and inclusive atmosphere amongst those with a passion for working on games The ability to work from London or Tokyo offices for part of the working year, at your discretion Annual … team tasked with implementing new features, establishing asset and development pipelines, maintaining the codebase and ensuring high quality in development across all aspects of the game in Unity. The role also involves maintenance of the development environment working alongside other creative teams. Requirements 3+ years experience in a professional environment working with the … Unity game engine using C# Strong knowledge of high performance C# Knowledge of 3D development An interest in rhythm games with a keen attention to detail, quality and experience Business-level English with the ability to work within a fully English development team Experience with C# outside of the Unity environment Knowledge of iOS and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Game Producer

United Kingdom
EyeSpy Recruitment - iGaming Specialists
We are seeking a creative and experienced Game Producer to lead the development of innovative, high-quality gaming experiences from concept to launch. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, strong communication, and a keen understanding of gaming trends and user behaviour within the iGaming industry. ***Experience and a passion for slots is essential*** What You Will Do … to ensure the quality of developed games. As a skilled communicator, you can easily convey the vision and concepts of gaming projects to people working in different areas of game development as well as negotiate effectively with third-party suppliers and project stakeholders. Who we're looking for: We’re looking for a highly creative individual, able … re a flexible, multi-tasking professional with strong people skills who can work closely with different teams by providing clear guidelines and key success factors at all stages of game development. You are open-minded, eager to learn new things and challenge yourself and your collaborators to create games which constantly push the boundaries of game development. Your More ❯
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Senior HR Business Partner

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jagex Ltd
passion for empowering teams to achieve their best work? As a Senior HR Business Partner at Jagex, you'll work closely with leaders across the business, particularly with our game development teams, to deliver strategic people initiatives. You'll bring deep insights into what it takes to support and scale high-performing creative and technical teams. This … the organisation, providing expert guidance on all people-related matters. Designing and implementing strategic people initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness, talent development, and team engagement. Leveraging video game industry knowledge to guide best practices in performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning. Supporting leaders with complex employee relations cases, organisational change, and team dynamics. Collaborating with Talent … for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world's longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Executive Producer

London, United Kingdom
IMAGE FRAME INVESTMENT (UK) LIMITED
our portfolio companies, driving quality outcomes through your expertise in collaboration, organizational structuring, and efficient processes in production. This role involves the opportunity to enhance the performance of innovative game development studios worldwide. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with deep game development knowledge, strategic thinking, and exceptional leadership skills, passionate about delivering … and investment objectives. Provide insights on market & industry trends to guide strategic investments. Monitor and analyze the performance of portfolio companies from product perspective to ensure maximum ROI. Drive game quality in a collaborative and constructive way, partner with essential team members to create an organizational structure and processes that allow the team to efficiently produce high quality work … culture of continuous improvement. Conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions to disseminate knowledge and best practices. Who We Look For Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Game Design, Project Management or a related field. 15+ years' experience as a Senior or Executive Producer or VP of Development, with proven track record of developing and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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3D Stylized Environment Artist Project Lead

Arnold, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Room 8 Studio
3D Stylized Environment Artist Project Lead Room 8 Studio is an international art production and game development outsourcing company that provides external services worldwide! We are proud to work with seven of ten global publishers, including Activision, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Gameloft, EA, Xbox Game Studios, and others. Together, we create exceptional projects, bringing the game development industry to a new level of quality and creativity. We cover a wide range of high-end solutions, from mobile and console game porting to AAA game art, television, and film animation. Locations: Argentina; Bulgaria; Czech Republic; Estonia; Georgia; Latvia; Lithuania; Moldova; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Slovakia; Turkey; Ukraine Cooperation: Remote Next great challenge is coming: We … evaluate team members' work objectively and provide constructive feedback; Sociability and teamwork skills; Intermediate English level or higher; You're a rockstar if you have Experience building scenes in game engines (Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity, etc); Strong skills in creating materials in Substance Designer; Knowledge of rendering in VRay, Arnold, and others. As part of Room More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Producer - Fortnite Team

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Dubit
the boundaries of creativity and your own progression in the industry! We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Producer to join our Fortnite team and oversee our production of game, app, or experience development from the discovery phase right through to delivery. In this role, you will collaborate closely with developers, our creative team, and clients to … to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Proven experience managing budgets and schedules. Good understanding of agile development. Knowledge of gaming industry standards. Good understanding of the full game development lifecycle. Qualifications: A strong portfolio of what games you have worked on Proven experience in project management in a related field, preferably within the gaming industry. … Knowledge of risk management, contract management and change management processes. Experience in delivering and managing projects for external clients. Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Game Design or a related field would be a plus but not a necessity Certification in Project Management (such as PMP, PRINCE2) or Scrum Master (such as CSM, PSM) is More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Director of Development

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Steel City Interactive
About Steel City Interactive SCI was born out of passion for video games and boxing, with the ambition to create an authentic and exciting boxing game that does justice to the sport we love. What started as a fun prototype has grown into ‘Undisputed’, the first major boxing video game in over a decade. SCI is a welcoming … who come from other industries. We all bring knowledge and learn from each other. Together we are driven by ambition to bring the world of boxing into a video game like never before. The Role Supporting the VP of Product Development, the Senior Development Director leads the production of console and PC titles. They are … internal cross-disciplinary leadership, and external development and publishing partners to deliver a world-class player experience. They will drive execution and team performance, ensuring that the game achieves its vision, quality standards, and milestone goals to both time and budget. Responsibilities Own and drive the full production roadmap for a AAA console titles, coordinating efforts across More ❯
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Lead Full Stack Engineer

Otley, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Jagex Ltd
travel to the office once per quarter. The Central Technology organisation is responsible for the core technologies that power RuneScape Franchises including Old School RuneScape and RuneScape 3, delivering game technology, scalable implementations and tools that accelerate every product and every team to deliver for our players. The Player Gateway team is responsible for enhancing and optimising the player … experience of Jagex titles from the initial visit to engaging directly with the game for new, returning, or active players. As a Lead Engineer will champion Jagex technology principles by guiding and supporting engineers through mentoring, coaching, goal setting, and development planning. As Lead engineer you will work with product and production teams as primary technical contact. … for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world's longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Detection and Response Engineer

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jagex Ltd
for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world's longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a … Seize The Day by making the most of every opportunity. With over two decades of experience, and over 400 people in our team, we continue to innovate in live game development, leveraging data-driven insights, and a commitment to player-first game design. We have a diverse and talented team where creativity, collaboration, and community-driven … game development drives everything we do. As part of Jagex, you'll have the opportunity to work on a globally successful franchise, contribute to exciting new projects, and be part of a company that hugely values both our employees and our players. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead UI Artist

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Warner Media, LLC
of the team. Be an advocate for open feedback and possess a growth mindset. Explore and provide solutions when the UI visual direction conflicts with the needs of the game design or technical limitations. Review workflow and tools in the UI production pipeline, to proactively identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement to developer efficiency. Collaborate and supervise outsource UI … day basis, including maintaining team motivation and engagement. Qualifications & Experience Able to demonstrate an exceptional knowledge and application of UX, Accessibility & player-focused design principles - through work in complex Game projects, ideally with AAA targets. Demonstrable professional graphic design skills - particularly layout, typography, and colour theory application. Proficient experience in a AAA games leadership role. Demonstratable knowledge of Figma … and Adobe software for 2D Design. Knowledge of current interaction and design trends in Games, particularly across PC & Console titles. Direct experience working within a AAA game engine. Familiarity with Unreal Engine and node-based visual scripting. Knowledge of Unreal materials/shaders for UI texture optimisation. Motion graphic skills are a bonus, i.e. Adobe After Effects. Knowledge of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Production Director (London)

London, UK
IMAGE FRAME INVESTMENT (UK) LIMITED
About the Hiring Team Level Infinite is Tencents global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community … them unlock the true potential of their games. What the Role Entails Level Infinite is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of bespoke services for games, development teams and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play, while … Production Director with experience in developing well-known games. The ideal candidate should have full project participation experience and a background in managing development relationships with multiple game studios 1. Lead the production efforts, overseeing the entire tech gate review lifecycle of Level Infinite game projects from inception to postlaunch support. 2. Plan and lead project More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Production Director

London, United Kingdom
IMAGE FRAME INVESTMENT (UK) LIMITED
About the Hiring Team Level Infinite is Tencent's global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a … them unlock the true potential of their games. What the Role Entails Level Infinite is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of bespoke services for games, development teams and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play, while … Production Director with experience in developing well-known games. The ideal candidate should have full project participation experience and a background in managing development relationships with multiple game studios 1. Lead the production efforts, overseeing the entire tech gate review lifecycle of Level Infinite game projects from inception to postlaunch support. 2. Plan and lead project More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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4 months ago Rockstar Games on-site Technical Writer Edinburgh, Scotland 2+ experience

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Creativefuego
for a talented Technical Writer who possess a passion for IT. This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar's state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. WHAT WE DO We help bring clarity to the processes, applications, and systems that all Rockstars depend on. We deliver documentation on … global IT systems, infrastructure, and enterprise applications to the development teams. We collaborate with IT as well as Rockstars from various backgrounds to build the documentation they rely on. We convert vendor documentation into easy-to-understand text, graphics, and video content fit for a global audience tailored to Rockstar's workflows. We are a team spread across … required to apply for the position. Knowledge of macOS environment. Knowledge of Linux environment. Knowledge of mobile devices: iOS, iPadOS and Android. Knowledge of console and PC gaming hardware. Game development experience and/or a passion for games. High proficiency with MS Office package. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro or other image and video editing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Tools Programmer (Mid/Senior)

United Kingdom
Rockstar Games
Programmer of all levels who possess a passion for Tools development. This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar's state-of-the-art game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland. WHAT WE DO We create and maintain software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects. These software tools range from digital content exporters, a data processing asset pipeline to game, CI/CD automation systems and UI editors. RESPONSIBILITIES Work within the Tools team on a wide range of areas in an established codebase, such as our asset pipeline, automated systems or … similar. Experience with the 3ds Max SDK and MaxScript, or similar in other DCC packages. Passion for creating tools and working closely with your user base. Knowledge of Rockstars' game titles and passion for playing videogames. HOW TO APPLY Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Cyber Tooling and Automations specialist

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Jagex Ltd
for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world's longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a … Seize The Day by making the most of every opportunity. With over two decades of experience, and over 400 people in our team, we continue to innovate in live game development, leveraging data-driven insights, and a commitment to player-first game design. We have a diverse and talented team where creativity, collaboration, and community-driven … game development drives everything we do. As part of Jagex, you'll have the opportunity to work on a globally successful franchise, contribute to exciting new projects, and be part of a company that hugely values both our employees and our players. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technical Artist, UI - EA Sports FC (12 Month Temporary)

Southam, England, United Kingdom
Electronic Arts (EA)
of football with EA SPORTS FC and welcome everyone to the club! The Role As a Technical UI Designer you will create UI content for the EA Sports FC game, partnering with game designers, programmers and artists to develop features in the game using the Frostbite engine. Responsibilities: Work with the team to structure, plan, estimate, and … implement features that align with the game's goals, accessibility, and technical standards. Work with engineers, scripters, UX designers, and UI artists to implement UI features such as 2D and 3D layouts, menu logical flows, animations, AR, HUDs, and more. Use visual programming language to implement UI logic. Improve implementation based on feedback, design requirements, art, and creative direction. … Report to technical directors and project managers. Have a collaborative and inclusive attitude. Qualifications: 1+ years of professional game development experience working with game engines. Implemented UI screens, widgets, logic, and data flows in collaboration with other game disciplines. Experience in rapid prototyping to test the feasibility of concepts, taking an idea from start to More ❯
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Senior Software Engineer - Gram Games (London)

London, UK
Zynga
players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition. From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, Game of Thrones Slots Casino, Wizard of Oz Slots, Hit it … complex projects, craft scalable software solutions, and mentor junior engineers. You will ensure that software meets high standards of quality, performance, and security. What Youll Do Plan and implement game features that align with the overall game design. Optimize existing game engines to improve performance and scalability. Coordinate with other team leads to synchronize development … end process tracking. Understand general business concepts to interpret critical metrics for the business/product (such as DAU, ARPDAU, etc.). Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Familiarity with game development and knowledge of the industry Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field. What We Offer You In return for bringing your More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Senior Network Engineer (C++)

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocket Science Group
experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape and with offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale. … will be a key contributor to upcoming video games, responsible for designing, implementing, augmenting, and optimising robust, scalable, and low-latency network features and systems for a proprietary AAA game engine . A primary focus will be on developing and maintaining multiplayer server architecture , with particular expertise in listen mode game servers . You will ensure efficient and … in every aspect of development to provide a solid foundation for exceptional gameplay. What We Value: Proficiency in C++. strong maths skills with experience in networking or game development. Strong experience with multiplayer network architecture, particularly listen mode game servers. Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain robust, high-performance networking systems within game environments. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Network Engineer (C++)

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocket Science Group
experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape and with offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale. … will be a key contributor to upcoming video games, responsible for designing, implementing, augmenting, and optimising robust, scalable, and low-latency network features and systems for a proprietary AAA game engine . A primary focus will be on developing and maintaining multiplayer server architecture , with particular expertise in listen mode game servers . You will ensure efficient and … in every aspect of development to provide a solid foundation for exceptional gameplay. What We Value: Proficiency in C++. strong maths skills with experience in networking or game development. Strong experience with multiplayer network architecture, particularly listen mode game servers. Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain robust, high-performance networking systems within game environments. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Engineer - Backend

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocketscience
Please note that this is a hybrid position based in Cardiff, requiring 3 days onsite each week, with the option for remote work on the remaining days. Every game is an ecosystem beyond mere gameplay. At Terminal Velocity, part of the Rocket Science Group, our platform and server teams are dedicated to constructing the infrastructure necessary for your gamegames, ensuring they exceed player quality expectations. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving robust technical solutions that help our partners' games delight players globally. While prior game development experience is not required, our ideal candidates will have experience working within software development teams to deliver high-performance, highly scalable, and well-documented … of the qualifications listed above, we still want you to apply. Our team members come from a variety of different industries, not all of which are immediately relevant to game or software development, and we welcome all candidates of similarly varied backgrounds, communities, and identities. Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Game Development
10th Percentile
£25,000
25th Percentile
£25,750
Median
£40,000
75th Percentile
£42,500
90th Percentile
£57,500