21 of 21 Game Development Jobs in the South East

youll be building cutting-edge casino slot games, driving feature development, shaping the architecture, and mentoring junior developers Essential: At least 5yrs development experience Games development experience Mobile-first mindset HTML5, TypeScript PixiJS, Phaser or similar WebGL or Canvas 2D APIs Git or similar Nice-to-have (full training provided): Maths, statistics, or physics … background 3D development experience Tremendous opportunity offering plenty of scope for career progression in a friendly, innovative environment where youll be able to bring ideas, keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and enjoy a healthy work/life balance! Apply now for FULL details More ❯

proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. Based in Guildford, we are part of one of the world's leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development. We're currently building our next big project: a collaboration with a world-renowned name, an epic … scale military sci-fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world. Now in the early stages of pre-production and prototyping, we're looking for an exceptionally skilled experiencedSoftware Engineer to assist in the creation of the next big free-to-play title from Wargaming. Reports to The Software Engineer … will report into the Product Director What will you do? Develop game systems and game feature prototypes in Unreal Engine Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code and documentation, and participate in code review Debug, test, and fix issues, while optimising performance across multiple platforms. Contribute components for our in-house UE based framework Collaborate closely with design and More ❯

an opportunity to join a 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 company boasts a wide range … initiates personal growth with support from a team of confident, experienced, and reliable work colleagues. The Position As Roadmap Manager you will be the centre point driving our games development process. You will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams, plan resources, budgets, timelines and guide game delivery projects from inception to deployment. Your approach will blend … Working closely with the tech leads, developers, artists, mathematicians, project managers, customers and senior stakeholders to communicate any issues, blockers, risks and impacts on timelines Planning and organising new game delivery schedules Ensuring stakeholders at all levels receive regular communication about the status of owned workstreams Protecting and managing the scope defined and agreed Assessing resource requirements to fit More ❯

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. … of quality code implementation that adheres to coding standards. What We Value: Strong Technical Skills: Proficiency in C++ and significant experience with Unreal Engine, including a deep understanding of game architecture, optimization, and 3D math. Engineering Excellence: A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a focus on quality and best practices. Feature Ownership: Experience as the … 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 ❯

exciting adventure? With multiple ambitious unannounced projects in development, we are excited to connect with innovative individuals who have a genuine fascination with the intricate mechanics of game engines and a passion for developing the systems that drive captivating, immersive gaming experiences. Join our exceptional engine team and take on a pivotal role in shaping the technical … 3D maths Easily able to work on large existing codebases Able to provide resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems with minimal assistance Strong understanding of the video game development process Easily able to adapt to new processes or pipelines We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including: 22 days holidays + Christmas closure … do and having a healthy work-life balance. We offer a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities for all our teams to ensure you are fully supported with your physical and Mental Well-being. We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to More ❯

About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled … character, creature, camera and object rigs that are efficient, flexible, and easy to use. Implement and maintain animation systems and state machines within Unity, ensuring smooth and polished in-game animations. Develop tools to streamline animation pipelines and workflows. Work closely with artists and programmers to troubleshoot rigging, skinning, and implementation challenges. Collaborate with the programming team to define … Gamescom, Twitch Con EU & US, EGX and Develop Brighton Relocation Package Annual performance bonus Employee of the month vouchers Personal wellbeing allowance Referral Scheme Sabbatical Leave Training & Career Development Vitality Health Insurance that includes Vision, Dental and Travel Aviva Life Insurance 30 days holiday including birthday and wellbeing day More ❯

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 ❯

pivotal role in building and defining not only fantastic games but the studio itself. Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio that creates influential AAA video game experiences across all major platforms. The studio is based in four locations around the world: Brighton (UK), Brno & Prague (Czech Republic) and across the US, working collaboratively as one … Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. What we need We are looking for an experienced Lead Producer, with a passion for game development and the craft of production. Demonstrating outstanding communication and creative problem solving you will partner with Executive Producers, Directors and development teams across multiple … a keen interest in their growth and career development Drive the completion of project goals, objectives and deliverables for time and quality Own schedules for multi-discipline game teams being mindful of the wider strategic vision of the game Monitor the balance of time and resources across the Mafia franchise Working closely with production teams, leads More ❯

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;(and soon to be Brighton!), we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t … and C#. You will collaborate with a team of passionate developers, designers, and artists to create engaging and high-quality gaming experiences. What You'll Do: Develop Systems and Game Features: Use Unity and C# to bring game features and their underlying systems to life. Identify and Resolve Issues: Maintain game stability and performance by troubleshooting and … fixing bugs. Collaborate: Work within a cross-functional team to plan and deliver work for an exciting game title. Code Reviews: Help maintain high standards across the codebase and champion best practices. Contribute to Process Improvements: Enhance development processes and tools continuously by proactively addressing issues and suggesting improvements. What We Value: Technical Skills: Proficiency in C# More ❯

Join the Steel Hunters team, the newly announced free-to-play mech shooter game, byWargaming, one of the biggest publishers offree-to-play games in the world. This strategic and tactical game in Unreal Engine 5, blends mech hero combat with Battle Royale and Extraction gameplay in a rich, futuristic setting, where players fight over a rare resource … team player, who is able to work within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community, to create and be responsible for the crucial communication between player and game, to both share your hard-earned knowledge and continue to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates. Reports to Senior Programmer. What will you do? Design and … implement the HUD for the core gameplay Design and implement the game front-end interface system Work closely with the UI art and UX teams to balance performance, visual impact and usability Communicate with backend services for dynamic and persistent player and game data What are we looking for? Experience developing user interfaces in the games industry Loves More ❯

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 ❯

Unity Game Developer (2D) – Join Play360.ai in Guildford! 📍 Guildford, UK | Full-Time | On-Site Are you a talented Unity developer with a passion for 2D games? Want to help build cutting-edge TV and web-based experiences where your phone becomes the controller? Join Play360.ai , a fast-growing studio based in the heart of the UK’s gaming hub … using their phones as controllers. Our tech stack is Unity and React, and we’re behind the innovative games platform Game.City. We’re on a mission to reimagine interactive game shows and party games for the big screen. Our upcoming titles include The Chase , Pointless , Million Dollar Money Drop , and Deal or No Deal . 👾 What You'll Do … Here Be part of a small, ambitious team doing big things Guildford-based office with a pool table and regular team events Located in the UK’s leading games development hub Fun, friendly, and creative company culture Work on IP that millions know and love Office-first culture with flexibility for occasional WFH days 📩 Ready to Play? If More ❯

proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. Based in Guildford, we are part of one of the world's leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development. We're currently building our next big project: a collaboration with a world-renowned name, an epic … scale military sci-fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world. Now in the early stages of pre-production and prototyping, we're looking for a Technical Director to lead the technology strategy for our next major game. This is a complex and highly collaborative role, responsible for setting technical … and long-term planning. What are we looking for? Strong Unreal Engine experience with at least one shipped title as a lead programmer or technical director. Proven background in game programming, ideally across multiple systems or platforms. Experience working with networked multiplayer games, ideally MMO-scale. Solid understanding of PC and/or console game development More ❯

a highly creative, rapidly expanding independent software company. About 1X2 Network 1X2 Network has pioneered iGaming development for over 2 decades and now encompasses a number of game development studio subsidiaries. We supply a broad array of over 750 games to Casino operators worldwide. Across its studios, 1X2 produces a variety of games; including slots … large number of clients and markets. It is crucial that as a business we understand, manipulate and analyse that data to optimise the way we work. Everything from our game development to our sales strategy depends on us correctly interpreting the data we hold. The BI team is fundamental to this and the incoming BI analyst will … We offer a stimulating work environment in a state-of-the-art, purpose-designed space, including games, free snacks and drinks and a pinball machine. Social working environment, including game launch parties, and the much anticipated Summer and Christmas parties! 2-minute walk from Brighton train station 5-minute walk from the Brighton Lanes, pubs and night life. More ❯

Senior Graphics Programmer (Steel Hunters) Join the Steel Hunters team as a Senior Graphics Programmer working on the newly announced free-to-play mech shooter game, by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of free-to-play games in the world. This strategic and tactical game in Unreal Engine 5, blends mech hero combat with Battle Royale and … Review code and mentor colleges, setting high standards for rendering quality and performance. What are we looking for? Strong professional experience as a graphics/rendering programmer in the game industry, ideally in AAA or high-quality AA production environments. Ability to communicate clearly to enable collaboration across disciplines. Solid experience with modern graphics APIs such as DirectX … Awards Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward DPS Games, a Wargaming company,is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review. About Wargaming Wargaming is an award More ❯

About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Tech … our visuals are not only stunning but also performant and technically optimized. You will play a key role in developing new tools, solving pipeline challenges, and ensuring that our game runs smoothly across multiple platforms. Your expertise will help push the visual quality of Phasmophobia while maintaining efficient workflows. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers to create … to date with the latest tools, techniques, and best practices in real-time graphics and optimization. Participate in regular team meetings, providing technical insights and support to improve the game's visual quality and performance. Requirements: Professional experience as a Senior Tech Artist or similar role, on a shipped Unity title. Strong experience with Unity, including working with prefabs More ❯

At Hypersonic Laboratories , we're looking for a Lead of Engineering to take technical ownership of HELIX , our in-house open-world multiplayer game creation framework. The role is hybrid , involving 2 days a week at our Guildford , UK studio. Who are we? Hypersonic Laboratories is building HELIX , the ultimate open-world multiplayer sandbox. We are a diverse, experienced … practices. Supporting with hiring to grow the engineering team according to project needs and studio values. What we will need from you 10+ years of professional experience as a game/engine programmer, including technical leadership on shipped titles or platforms. At least 3 shipped titles built with Unreal Engine . Deep expertise in Unreal Engine —including networking, gameplay … Passion for empowering creators through extensibility, modularity, and clean systems architecture. Nice to have Experience with UGC platforms , modding frameworks, or live service ecosystems. Experience building or contributing to game development tools for teams or communities. Previous work in fast-moving startup or small team environments. Value alignment You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where efficiency More ❯

an opportunity to join a 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 company boasts a wide range … workplace that initiates personal growth with support from a team of confident, experienced, and reliable work colleagues. The position: As Certification Manager you will be central in supporting our Game Delivery Manager to successfully deliver all our games on time. You will be working collaboratively with multiple internal teams and third party certification houses to plan out and manage … the delivery of game certificates. Responsibilities: Manage and own the certification pipeline from quote to certificates in hand Work closely with third parties to ensure timely delivery of games certificates Regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on the status of game certification Supporting the internal Account Management team to deliver games across multiple international More ❯

About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. As we continue to expand our team and projects, we're committed … creativity - ensuring our people, tools, and systems are all working in sync. You’ll work directly with the CEO and collaborate closely with our HR Manager, Financial Lead, development department heads, and external partners. Whether it’s supporting studio strategy, overseeing vendor contracts, refining onboarding, or managing facilities; you’ll be at the operational heart of Kinetic Games. … Contribute to long-term strategy and scaling plans, policy development, and team culture initiatives. Organise and lead company team events Requirements: Experience leading operations in a hybrid game studio (ideally 20–100 people). Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Great communication; able to work across departments with clarity and empathy. Comfortable working with budgets, policies, and More ❯

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking two full-time, permanent Lecturers, one in IT and another in Games Development, to join our Slough & Langley College team. Please note the expected start date for this role is Wednesday, 20th August 2025. Lecturer in IT/Lecturer in Games Development The Game Design course is a key More ❯

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking two full-time, permanent Lecturers, one in IT and another in Games Development, to join our Slough & Langley College team. Please note the expected start date for this role is Wednesday, 20th August 2025. Lecturer in IT/Lecturer in Games Development The Game Design course is a key … of our Level 3 curriculum, designed for students eager to make their mark in the gaming industry. Our course is meticulously crafted to equip students with vital skills in game design, multimedia programming, visual effects (VFX) artistry, and software engineering. We aim to provide a thorough understanding of both the creative and technical facets of game development. Starting … pace with the evolving industry standards. The course emphasizes crucial skills such as teamwork, project management, and effective communication, which are essential for success in the collaborative field of game design. This position is perfect for individuals who are deeply passionate about IT/the gaming industry and possess a strong desire to shape the next generation of game More ❯