Senior Engine Programmer (Birmingham)

Senior Engine Programmer 

(C++, Game Engine, Low-Level Systems)

Birmingham - Hybrid

£60K - £70K

A well-established and growing UK games studio is on the lookout for a Senior Engine Programmer to join their team. This role is a chance to work at the heart of a studio building its own proprietary game engine – shaping the foundation that future titles will be built on.

The Project:

You’ll be focused on low-level engine work – designing and building core systems that power everything from rendering and networking to audio and tools. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where engine code meets innovation and performance matters.

The Tech:

• C++ (modern standards – C++17/20)
• Strong 3D programming and maths skills
• Proprietary engine development across consoles and platforms
• Deep knowledge in at least one of: rendering, networking, audio, or systems-level programming
• Bonus points for experience with CI/build systems or web services (ASP.NET, SQL on AWS/Azure)

The Role:

• Build and maintain key engine systems and tools
• Profile and optimise performance-critical code
• Write robust tests to ensure quality and reliability
• Work closely with other developers to help them get the best out of the tech
• Debug and solve complex engine and game-side issues

We Need You To Have:

• Strong commercial experience with low-level C++ in a game engine context
• A structured, logical approach to programming challenges
• A real passion for games and game tech
• Great team skills – collaborative, positive and proactive

Who You Need To Be:

• A core tech specialist with a deep technical mindset
• Someone who’s comfortable solving tough problems and improving performance
• A developer who thrives in an ambitious, growing studio environment
• A mathematical wizard

Preference for this role would be on-site, however hybrid working can be considered. 

If you’re interested in helping shape the next generation of game engine tech – and being a key part of a growing UK studio – apply to the add for an informal chat.