Remote Game Development Jobs in London

21 of 21 Remote Game Development Jobs in London

Senior Online Client Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companiongroup
is a AAA co-development 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 an excellent choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive … expertise in integrating GBaaS solutions (e.g. Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS, Heroic Labs Nakama, Pragma). Preferably Microsoft Azure PlayFab. Excellent understanding of UE5's networking framework and Client-Server Game Architecture Excellent C++ programming skills, including proficiency in modern C++ standards (C+ and C+) Familiarity with cross-platform multiplayer game development (PC/Console) Strong experience … downloadable content (DLC) systems, and leaderboards Experience with Epic Online Services (EOS) Familiarity with integrating other online services (e.g., Toxicity Management Platforms, VoIP solutions, etc.) Experience in developing custom game backend solutions Experience with one or more Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) Benefits: Clear career progression path with opportunities for advancement, increased responsibilities, and compensation. Fully remote position More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Game Designer (Weapons)

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Gunzilla Games
ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO … honest communication. We're proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we're building. ABOUT THE JOB Gunzilla Games is looking to recruit a Senior Game Designer (Weapons) to join us in working on weapons design and balancing for our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, currently … available as Early Access on PlayStation5, Xbox Series X S, and PC. RESPONSIBILITIES As a Senior Game Designer, you will: Take ownership of the design of weapon features and combat systems, driving end-to-end implementation across the team. Balance weapons and combat mechanics to ensure exciting and fair gameplay, considering weapon attributes, statistics, and overall combat flow. Investigating More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Graphics Programmer

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
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. Remote working within the UK only The Role We're looking for a Lead Graphics Programmer to help shape the future of our game. In at … the start as we pivot to UE5 you'll be responsible for the development of new rendering features for our game, optimising and maintaining the graphical performance of our product to AAA fidelity. You will be working in collaboration with a highly talented, diverse team to create world-class gameplay. Responsibilities Lead and mentor the Graphics team More ❯
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Senior Solutions Architect

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Tec Partners
engineers, and product managers to define architectural solutions. Design scalable, secure backend systems using microservices and Google Cloud. Ensure seamless integration of APIs and backend services into Unity-based game environments. Provide architectural oversight on AI enablement and automation initiatives. Create and maintain architecture diagrams, API specs (OpenAPI 3.0), and data flows. Promote best practices in system design, performance … Java, C#, JavaScript). Experience working within Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Previous experience in gaming or a strong passion for game development. Familiarity with Unity game development and its backend integration. Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.). Exposure to automation-focused More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £100000 - £110000/annum 10% bonus
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Senior Online Client Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Senior Online Client Engineer | Up to £80k | Multiplayer AAA | Fully Remote Our client is a widely renowned game development support studio working with some of the world's biggest AAA studios to support the production and development of AAA multiplayer game titles. They operate by embedding seamlessly within a client's in-house team … the globe, they value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. Due to business growth, my client is looking to recruit an Experienced Online Game Developer, with industry experience in C++ and Unreal Engine to join their expanding Engineering team. As an Online Game Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping various aspects … of the online services, contributing to the overall vision of projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for their clients' audiences. Responsibilities: Support AAA game studios in the delivery of multiplayer features such as online servers, loading and lobby systems, and matchmaking. Collaborate with wider design and engineering teams to support and integrate their features into the online systems. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £80000/annum Fully Remote Working | AAA Games
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Lead Technical Artist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
be responsible for bridging the gap between art and engineering, guiding the technical art direction of the project while mentoring a team of Technical Artists. As we scale our game development capabilities, we need someone with a sharp eye for performance, a passion for optimization, and a desire to push creative boundaries through tech. You will report … Tech Art & Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain scalable art pipelines and tools to support artists and designers. Collaborate with engineering to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine. Lead technical problem-solving and support debugging of art-related performance issues (e.g., draw calls, LODs, shaders, memory usage) Oversee shader development, optimization, and documentation. Maintain … resource planning and contribute to project milestone pacing. Coordinate with department leads to align priorities across disciplines. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 5+ years of experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped titles. Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role. Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints, Material Editor, and optimization tools More ❯
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Lead Technical Artist

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
be responsible for bridging the gap between art and engineering, guiding the technical art direction of the project while mentoring a team of Technical Artists. As we scale our game development capabilities, we need someone with a sharp eye for performance, a passion for optimization, and a desire to push creative boundaries through tech. You will report … Tech Art & Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain scalable art pipelines and tools to support artists and designers. Collaborate with engineering to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine. Lead technical problem-solving and support debugging of art-related performance issues (e.g., draw calls, LODs, shaders, memory usage) Oversee shader development, optimization, and documentation. Maintain … resource planning and contribute to project milestone pacing. Coordinate with department leads to align priorities across disciplines. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 5+ years of experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped titles. Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role. Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints, Material Editor, and optimization tools More ❯
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Lead Technical Artist

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
be responsible for bridging the gap between art and engineering, guiding the technical art direction of the project while mentoring a team of Technical Artists. As we scale our game development capabilities, we need someone with a sharp eye for performance, a passion for optimization, and a desire to push creative boundaries through tech. You will report … Tech Art & Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain scalable art pipelines and tools to support artists and designers. Collaborate with engineering to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine. Lead technical problem-solving and support debugging of art-related performance issues (e.g., draw calls, LODs, shaders, memory usage) Oversee shader development, optimization, and documentation. Maintain … resource planning and contribute to project milestone pacing. Coordinate with department leads to align priorities across disciplines. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 5+ years of experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped titles. Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role. Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints, Material Editor, and optimization tools More ❯
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Lead Tooling Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Lead Tooling Engineer | Games Development | £80k | Fully Remote Are you passionate about building powerful, intuitive tools that empower creative teams? Do you love solving complex technical challenges and want to shape the future of interactive storytelling? Our client is creating immersive narrative experiences across mobile, console, PC, and the cloud—and we’re looking for a Lead Tooling … Contribute to the studio’s long-term technology roadmap with room to grow into senior leadership What We’re Looking For: Proven experience leading the development of game or creative tools at scale 3+ years of hands-on Unity 3D experience Experience with tooling for multi-platform deployment (PC, console, mobile) Strong leadership and communication skills; able … Salary and Benefits: Salary up to £80k Remote working Employee equity plan Company pension Flexible working practices Stock options Chance to progress career Tech Stack & Tags: Unity 3D | C# | Game Tools | Internal Tooling | Multi-Platform | Console | PC | Mobile | Remote | Engineering Leadership If you’re ready to build tools that power the next generation of interactive narratives—and grow your More ❯
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Lead Tooling Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Lead Tooling Engineer | Games Development | £80k | Fully Remote Are you passionate about building powerful, intuitive tools that empower creative teams? Do you love solving complex technical challenges and want to shape the future of interactive storytelling? Our client is creating immersive narrative experiences across mobile, console, PC, and the cloud—and we’re looking for a Lead Tooling … Contribute to the studio’s long-term technology roadmap with room to grow into senior leadership What We’re Looking For: Proven experience leading the development of game or creative tools at scale 3+ years of hands-on Unity 3D experience Experience with tooling for multi-platform deployment (PC, console, mobile) Strong leadership and communication skills; able … Salary and Benefits: Salary up to £80k Remote working Employee equity plan Company pension Flexible working practices Stock options Chance to progress career Tech Stack & Tags: Unity 3D | C# | Game Tools | Internal Tooling | Multi-Platform | Console | PC | Mobile | Remote | Engineering Leadership If you’re ready to build tools that power the next generation of interactive narratives—and grow your More ❯
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Production Director

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Warner Media, LLC
to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people … the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Rocksteady Studios is seeking an accomplished Production Director to optimise our development processes, team organisation, project communication, and planning. In your role you will foster continuous improvement in production disciplines across all titles and nurture your team to excel in their … the games industry, on projects at scale. Shipped multiple AAA console and PC games. Forward thinking leader who can deliver operational excellence in complex, interconnected environments. Expert knowledge of game development production methodologies, tools, and best practices. Experience developing and mentoring a team of Producers and motivating a wider multi-disciplinary team. A role model of personal More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Gameplay Programmer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Warner Media, LLC
to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people … challenging problems. Key Responsibilities Driving and implementing new core gameplay features through all stages of production: design, scheduling, implementation and polish. Giving constructive and proactive input into the development of new features and the iteration of existing ones. Working closely with team members from all disciplines, communicating technical concepts and requirements in a way that facilitates smooth workflow … main gaming platforms and the requirements needed to develop software for them. Unreal Engine experience an advantage. Skill Requirements Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title. Strong, demonstrable videogame design skills. A good understanding of game technology principles. Must be a team player and know the importance of listening to others. An avid More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technical Designer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
new gameplay systems and features directly inside Unreal Engine. This role bridges gameplay programming and design, enabling rapid prototyping, feature integration, and scalable tool creation to help expand the game world. You will report directly to the Game Director , working closely with gameplay engineers, designers, animators, VFX, and audio teams to translate feature ideas into working systems. If … feature implementation across disciplines. Share technical knowledge across the team to strengthen overall design capabilities. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 4-5+ years of experience in game development, with at least one shipped title. Strong Unreal Engine experience, especially Blueprints. Solid general game design knowledge and systemic thinking. Ability to build and maintain … writing, or narrative integration. Familiarity with enemy layout and encounter design. Ability to balance systemic features with scalability in mind. About Couch Heroes Couch Heroes is a growing, international game studio dedicated to creating a social gaming platform that celebrates creativity, expression, and meaningful player connection. We’re building something new: a modular, social-first game world that More ❯
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Technical Designer

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
new gameplay systems and features directly inside Unreal Engine. This role bridges gameplay programming and design, enabling rapid prototyping, feature integration, and scalable tool creation to help expand the game world. You will report directly to the Game Director , working closely with gameplay engineers, designers, animators, VFX, and audio teams to translate feature ideas into working systems. If … feature implementation across disciplines. Share technical knowledge across the team to strengthen overall design capabilities. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 4-5+ years of experience in game development, with at least one shipped title. Strong Unreal Engine experience, especially Blueprints. Solid general game design knowledge and systemic thinking. Ability to build and maintain … writing, or narrative integration. Familiarity with enemy layout and encounter design. Ability to balance systemic features with scalability in mind. About Couch Heroes Couch Heroes is a growing, international game studio dedicated to creating a social gaming platform that celebrates creativity, expression, and meaningful player connection. We’re building something new: a modular, social-first game world that More ❯
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Technical Designer

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
new gameplay systems and features directly inside Unreal Engine. This role bridges gameplay programming and design, enabling rapid prototyping, feature integration, and scalable tool creation to help expand the game world. You will report directly to the Game Director , working closely with gameplay engineers, designers, animators, VFX, and audio teams to translate feature ideas into working systems. If … feature implementation across disciplines. Share technical knowledge across the team to strengthen overall design capabilities. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 4-5+ years of experience in game development, with at least one shipped title. Strong Unreal Engine experience, especially Blueprints. Solid general game design knowledge and systemic thinking. Ability to build and maintain … writing, or narrative integration. Familiarity with enemy layout and encounter design. Ability to balance systemic features with scalability in mind. About Couch Heroes Couch Heroes is a growing, international game studio dedicated to creating a social gaming platform that celebrates creativity, expression, and meaningful player connection. We’re building something new: a modular, social-first game world that More ❯
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Lead Animation Programmer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Warner Media, LLC
to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people … title to life. The role involves leading and supporting our team of animation programmers to deliver world class animation techniques in collaboration with our Animation, Cinematics, Core Engine and Game Code teams. Hands-on coding is a key part too, working on animation systems and tools, with a focus on gameplay animation. Key Responsibilities Leading, mentoring and supporting a … Matching based locomotion systems Unreal Engine 5 experience an advantage Skill Requirements Experience of line management and leading teams Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title Good understanding of game technology principles Experience defining, implementing and supporting production processes Experience supporting and collaborating with artists to produce high quality content and create efficient More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Gameplay Programmer

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
167 Solutions Ltd
profile title. If youre experienced in Unreal Engine and love building gameplay systems that make a real impact, this could be your next big move. Key Responsibilities: Lead development of core gameplay systems including AI, player controls, combat, UI, and more Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to bring features to life Write clean, efficient, and optimised C++ … Solve complex bugs and ensure systems run smoothly and efficiently Take ownership of key gameplay features from concept through to final delivery Skills & Experience: 5+ years of experience in game development with at least 1 shipped title Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5) Proven experience leading or mentoring other developers Deep understanding of … networking is a plus Whats on Offer: Remote-first role (UK only) Flexible working hours Long-term contract or permanent options available Work on a high-impact, narrative-driven game project Friendly, supportive team and regular collaboration TPBN1_UKTJ More ❯
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Lead Rendering Programmer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Warner Media, LLC
to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people … team of expert rendering programmers to extend and optimise our engine and achieve the artistic vision set by Art Director, while ensuring the content creation pipelines are efficient and game performance is consistently high. You will report to the Engine Code Director and collaborate with other code and art leads to ensure the solutions we build are effective, identify … Director and other leads to understand and establish their vision and communicate this to the team. Support the rendering programmers on your team, through regular one-on-ones, development conversations and performance reviews. Be a role-model for your team by emphasizing project and company goals, providing feedback on performance and mentoring. Manage the rendering code schedule and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Associate User Researcher

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Warner Media, LLC
and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of … associated test plans and surveys. You will also lead the participant recruitment process and coordinate efforts with our Research Ops Manager. Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in experimental psychology, game studies, human-computer interaction, anthropology, human factors, or a related field is required. Experience running research sessions, with the ability to speak and moderate groups independently. Knowledge of research … games and various genres. Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. Proficiency with a wide range of software tools (MS Office, Survey software, etc.). Familiarity with game design theory and the video game development process is a plus. Familiarity with data analytics is an advantage. Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Community Manager

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Ccpgames
forefront while advocating for community-informed development. As a member of the CCP Community team, you'll collaborate closely with Brand as well as the wider Publishing and Development teams to ensure EVE Vanguard grows in both reach and impact. We're looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on collaboration and takes pride in delivering … as Discord, Reddit, Steam forums, Facebook, X, TikTok, and Twitch - supporting conversations, managing expectations, and strengthening trust in CCP. Campaigns, Events & Activations Support and lead initiatives such as in-game events, livestreams, AMAs, podcasts, social campaigns, and global events. Collaborate on execution and post-mortem analysis to improve effectiveness and engagement over time. Measurement & Reporting Track community sentiment, flag … dynamics is a huge plus. Experienced across major platforms (Discord, Reddit, Twitch, Steam, TikTok, etc.) and comfortable experimenting with emerging channels. Skilled at navigating and collaborating across Publishing and Game Development teams. Excellent communicator - able to balance transparency with professionalism and represent both community and studio perspectives. Proficient with tools for analytics, content scheduling, & community listening. Comfortable More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Sales Development Representative (Part-Time)

City, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
Job Title : Sales Development Representative - Part-Time Location: Liverpool Street Pay : 14 - 15 per hour Duration : 1 month with potential to extend Hours/days: 2 days per week (flexible schedule- Hybrid working) Join Our Clients Team as a Sales Development Representative! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of virtual experiences? Our client … across interconnected platforms. If you have a passion for sales and an enthusiasm for technology, this is the opportunity for you! What You'll Do : As a Sales Development Representative, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our client base. Your main responsibilities will include: Conducting lead generation and in-depth research to identify potential companies. Finding … research abilities and excellent data entry skills. Organisational Skills: Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage your time effectively. Gaming Knowledge: A genuine interest or experience in video game development or interactive entertainment, even if just as a player. Why Join Our Client? Be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of interactive More ❯
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: GBP 14 - 15 Hourly
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Game Development
London
25th Percentile
£25,000
Median
£30,000
75th Percentile
£35,000