Game Development Jobs in the UK

51 to 75 of 183 Game Development Jobs in the UK

Senior Rendering Programmer (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Warner Bros. Entertainment
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 … tech artists to support them in delivering the Art Director’s vision, and together come up with creative solutions to deliver the highest quality game experience on our target hardware, including high-end PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Your Role Accountabilities… Developing rendering features and systems … A good understanding of current graphics hardware, APIs and shader programming languages Knowledge of a variety of CPU, GPU and asset optimisation approaches Professional game development experience on high quality projects Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 preferred Familiarity with the latest generation of consoles preferred More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Senior/Principal Solution Architect, Game Technology (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
TN United Kingdom
Responsibilities: Consult with game studios throughout their development cycles to understand project requirements and recommend tailored technical solutions across areas such as data, security, anti-cheat, server hosting/orchestration, and more. Perform hands-on evaluation, testing, and integration of internal Tencent products as well as third … ensure studios maintain a competitive edge. Requirements: 8+ years of experience with at least 5 years as a solution architect or technical lead role. Game industry experience is required. Strong hands-on programming skills with recent (last 3 years) game development experience using Unreal Engine. Unity … Proven ability to work closely with external partners and counsel them on technical solutions. Solid understanding of security practices, anti-cheat solutions, and running game services in production environments. Excellent oral/written communication abilities to effectively convey complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Bachelor's or More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Lead Artist 3D Character Artist

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Side
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 quality standards. Create art while following instructions to support creative production processes and be responsible for producing sketches or artwork, and drawing … you to explain concepts and user stories with confidence. Qualifications Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Artist in the games industry. Passion for game 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 of game engines. Strong artistic skills. Excellent communication skills and a teamwork-oriented attitude. Problem-solving attitude. Able to drive change and inspire others to generate More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Java Technical Lead

Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom
Eeze
unique opportunity to take full ownership of projects, from conceptualisation to deployment, influencing architectural decisions and ensuring the high performance and reliability of our game services. This role is ideal for someone with a startup mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to lead teams in a … dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Game Development: Design and develop interactive, high-performance live casino games using Java and the Spring Framework , maintaining the highest quality standards across all deliverables. Micro-services Architecture: Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and loosely coupled micro services for game components, ensuring … the system’s modularity and adaptability. Containerisation & Orchestration: Manage and deploy game services in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring optimal resource allocation, smooth scaling, and high availability. Leverage containerization technologies like Docker to streamline deployment processes. Cloud Integration: Utilise cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud to build, deploy More ❯
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Java Technical Lead

london (hammersmith), south east england, united kingdom
Eeze
unique opportunity to take full ownership of projects, from conceptualisation to deployment, influencing architectural decisions and ensuring the high performance and reliability of our game services. This role is ideal for someone with a startup mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to lead teams in a … dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Game Development: Design and develop interactive, high-performance live casino games using Java and the Spring Framework , maintaining the highest quality standards across all deliverables. Micro-services Architecture: Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and loosely coupled micro services for game components, ensuring … the system’s modularity and adaptability. Containerisation & Orchestration: Manage and deploy game services in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring optimal resource allocation, smooth scaling, and high availability. Leverage containerization technologies like Docker to streamline deployment processes. Cloud Integration: Utilise cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud to build, deploy More ❯
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Senior Game Designer - UK Only (Remote/Hybrid/Brighton)

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Futurlab
Senior Game Designer - UK Only (Remote/Hybrid/Brighton) Design Remote or Brighton Full-time We're Futurlab, the award-winning game studio behind PowerWash Simulator, the Velocity series, Peaky Blinders Mastermind, and many more awesome games. We are looking for an Experienced Game Designer with … foster an inclusive and welcoming culture, check out the Life at Futurlab page for reasons why you'd love working here! As a Senior Game Designer, you will have responsibility for managing the design, implementation and documenting of new levels and content. This will involve working alongside the design … and art teams to greybox, iterate on, implement, test and present new levels - working within the already established game design and content pipeline. You will intimately learn and understand all stages of the level creation process and be confident and effective in providing guidance and direction to members of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Game Mathematician

Nationwide, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
Job Description We are working with a leading global provider of iGaming content, who is seeking a passionate Game Mathematician to join their team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to join their experienced and agile games team. You’ll be part of a small, highly collaborative group … responsible for designing the core math that powers engaging and successful gambling titles, from concept through to launch. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with Senior Game Producers to define game mathematics and statistical specifications Developing efficient game models and running simulations to refine game performance Creating detailed PAR … both written and verbal A positive, solutions-focused attitude Enjoys working in a tight-knit, motivated team Good to have: Previous experience in a game development or gambling company Proficiency with Excel, including creating models or statistical analysis Familiarity with slot games or other gambling products Benefits More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40000 - £50000/annum
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Game Mathematician

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
International Game Technology
that engage players and drive growth. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. IGT Play Digital is seeking a passionate, adaptive, hard-working Mathematician/Game Designer ready to apply their skills in this fast-paced creative industry, with an emphasis on maintaining and designing best in-class gaming experiences. … As a Mathematician/Game Designer, you will contribute to all stages of game development, from concept through quality assurance, and be responsible for creating and adapting mathematical models, conducting playtests, and providing documentation and support to team members throughout the development process. What … You'll Do Support conversions of highly rated IGT land-based titles to compelling online experiences Create game math for original games and provide math documentation for originals and ports of land-based games to engineers Test mathematical outcomes to assure quality and accuracy (through calculations in MS Excel More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Manager,Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc
team are part of the FSEE (Foundational Systems and Experiences Engineering) group. We build the low-level SDKs and fundamental technologies used by our game development partners to create PlayStation Games. Our team are working on the latest GPU and Machine Learning technologies to deliver the next … We are looking for an experienced manager with strong people skills to lead a team of experienced engineers working on Graphics, Machine Learning and Game Technologies. With a strong understanding of engineering concepts, your main responsibility will be to lead and support a team of talented individuals to develop … professional goals, fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel. Driving forward research, development and implementation of the latest graphics and game technologies through to delivery in our game SDKs. Working with technical leads, engineers and project managers, to plan goals and objectives. Connecting with More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Software Engineering Manager - Computer Graphics (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
PlayStation
team are part of the FSEE (Foundational Systems and Experiences Engineering) group. We build the low-level SDKs and fundamental technologies used by our game development partners to create PlayStation Games. Our team are working on the latest GPU and Machine Learning technologies to deliver the next … We are looking for an experienced manager with strong people skills to lead a team of experienced engineers working on Graphics, Machine Learning and Game Technologies. With a strong understanding of engineering concepts, your main responsibility will be to lead and support a team of talented individuals to develop … professional goals, fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel. Driving forward research, development and implementation of the latest graphics and game technologies through to delivery in our game SDKs. Working with technical leads, engineers and project managers, to plan goals and objectives. Connecting with More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Director of Product, Hybridcasual (Hiring Immediately)

United Kingdom, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Homa
Homa is a global mobile game developer and publisher with a portfolio of over 80 mobile games and 1.8B downloads. We combine cutting-edge technology with a passion for games to produce hits with franchise potential, empowering creators to thrive in the global gaming landscape. Through Homa Lab, its … proprietary gaming technology platform, Homa provides game developers worldwide with market knowledge, data-driven tools, game tech, and insights to transform creative ideas into commercial hits. Since our inception, we have raised $165 million in total from prominent investors, including Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Singular, Quadrille Capital, Fabric Ventures … and player experience Lead and mentor a team of skilled Product Managers, enhancing their contributions through coaching and process refinements Partner closely with the game studio, internal leadership, and external development teams to craft a compelling gameplay experience Track and oversee product progress by monitoring milestone completion More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Director of Product, Hybridcasual

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Homa
Homa is a global mobile game developer and publisher with a portfolio of over 80 mobile games and 1.8B downloads. We combine cutting-edge technology with a passion for games to produce hits with franchise potential, empowering creators to thrive in the global gaming landscape. Through Homa Lab, its … proprietary gaming technology platform, Homa provides game developers worldwide with market knowledge, data-driven tools, game tech, and insights to transform creative ideas into commercial hits. Since our inception, we have raised $165 million in total from prominent investors, including Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Singular, Quadrille Capital, Fabric Ventures … and player experience. Lead and mentor a team of skilled Product Managers, enhancing their contributions through coaching and process refinements. Partner closely with the game studio, internal leadership, and external development teams to craft a compelling gameplay experience. Track and oversee product progress by monitoring milestone completion More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Director of Product, Hybridcasual (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Homa
Homa is a global mobile game developer and publisher with a portfolio of over 80 mobile games and 1.8B downloads. We combine cutting-edge technology with a passion for games to produce hits with franchise potential, empowering creators to thrive in the global gaming landscape. Through Homa Lab, its … proprietary gaming technology platform, Homa provides game developers worldwide with market knowledge, data-driven tools, game tech, and insights to transform creative ideas into commercial hits. Since our inception, we have raised $165 million in total from prominent investors, including Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Singular, Quadrille Capital, Fabric Ventures … and player experience. Lead and mentor a team of skilled Product Managers, enhancing their contributions through coaching and process refinements. Partner closely with the game studio, internal leadership, and external development teams to craft a compelling gameplay experience. Track and oversee product progress by monitoring milestone completion More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Backend Engineer

Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Radical Forge
Xbox One/Series S/X, Google, and iOS. The studio is currently working on the much-anticipated silly, physics-based, sandbox farming game, 'Southfield'. Since its beginnings in 2017, the company has grown to over 60 incredibly talented, collaborative, and creative individuals. We are the sum … to thrive and for individuals to join together to create games they are genuinely proud of. Your Mission Design and implement backend systems for game features and services Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, engineers, and producers) to deliver high-quality game features Troubleshoot and resolve issues within … to ensure high standards of code quality Ideal Applicant 2-5 years of software development experience Proficient in C++ Familiarity with networked game client/server architecture Strong communication skills and team collaboration Solid understanding of software architecture with attention to detail Ability to write clear, maintainable More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Junior JavaScript/Front End Developer

Walsall, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
for a motivated Junior Front-End/JavaScript Developer, ideally with at least 1years industry experience, to join a team and support the development of high … quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js Work closely with designers … iGaming industry (1 Year) Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises) Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON Ideally experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to plan More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 28,000 - 38,000 Annual
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Junior JavaScript/Front End Developer

WS2 9JS, Walsall, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
for a motivated Junior Front-End/JavaScript Developer, ideally with at least 1years industry experience, to join a team and support the development of high … quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js Work closely with designers … iGaming industry (1 Year) Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises) Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON Ideally experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to plan More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £28000 - £38000/annum
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Release Manager

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 … building. ABOUT THE JOB Gunzilla Games are looking to recruit a talented and experienced Release Manager to join our dynamic team for 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. The Release Manager will play a key role in managing the infrastructure and release processes for our multi-platform game OTG (Off The Grid), ensuring smooth and successful launches across various platforms and regions. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure compliance of products with game release and update requirements, while designing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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AI/ML Engineer - Central Technology - Sherman Oaks, CA

United Kingdom
Activision Blizzard,Inc
As an AI/ML Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects that shape our AI strategy and support our game studios and operational teams. What you bring to the table The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will … science, machine learning, and generative AI solutions. Develop, test, and deploy predictive models, generative algorithms, and other AI techniques that support decision-making and game development across our studios and corporate functions. Support the end-to-end development of AI solutions, including generative AI models … and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios. Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at . Our World At Activision More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Engineer - Unreal

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocketscience
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 … 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. … 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 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Full Stack Developer (Web Games)

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Waffle Studio
We can only accept applications from candidates who live and have the right to work in the UK OVERVIEW Waffle Studio is a startup game studio creating mobile puzzle games for all ages. Our flagship game, Waffle (wafflegame.net), has over 470,000 daily players worldwide and the game … puzzle makers, and we are very excited about it! We are seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join our growing puzzle game studio, to bring new web-based puzzle games to life, from conception through to launch and beyond. You’ll work on new and existing … and player engagement principles Experience using serverless architectures with cloud-service providers such as AWS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Development, or related field Ability to create mockups and assets using design software (Figma, Adobe Illustrator) Experience using JS and CSS to drive animations More ❯
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Full Stack Developer (Web Games)

Portsmouth, yorkshire and the humber, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Waffle Studio
We can only accept applications from candidates who live and have the right to work in the UK OVERVIEW Waffle Studio is a startup game studio creating mobile puzzle games for all ages. Our flagship game, Waffle (wafflegame.net), has over 470,000 daily players worldwide and the game … puzzle makers, and we are very excited about it! We are seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join our growing puzzle game studio, to bring new web-based puzzle games to life, from conception through to launch and beyond. You’ll work on new and existing … and player engagement principles Experience using serverless architectures with cloud-service providers such as AWS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Development, or related field Ability to create mockups and assets using design software (Figma, Adobe Illustrator) Experience using JS and CSS to drive animations More ❯
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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 … 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 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Mobile Engineer

City, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Rockstar Games
people in the industry. Rockstar is on the lookout for talented Mobile Engineer with a strong understanding of iOS and/or Android development to help us build and maintain our mobile platform … including our SDK, and build systems. 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 build the Rockstar Mobile SDK that goes into each of our mobile titles. … are not required to apply for the position. Experience with web backend development, Golang, C# considered a big plus. Previous experience with game or platform development. Self-motivated, enthusiastic/passionate about games and curious about how things work. Experience optimizing complex programs across many languages and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technical Compliance Officer

United Kingdom
EyeSpy Recruitment - iGaming Specialists
ensure the integrity, security and regulatory compliance. Stay updated on industry regulations and compliance requirements to ensure adherence to standards. Assist in the development of compliance operational plans and strategies to … meet business objectives, market expansions, and new regulator requirements Create and maintain a central log containing regulations, technical standards, and compliance guidance to support game and product development helping ensure product compliance. Support stakeholders across all required submissions for regulator and various technical audits. Analyse new market … those opportunities. Deliver regular communications and updates on the compliance operation. Qualifications Essential: Previous experience within a gaming compliance related role, ideally within a game development studio or similar Experience in the Gaming Industry, ideally for both online & retail Experience of Gambling Regulations in the UK & other More ❯
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Front End Developer

Nationwide, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
We are currently seeking a Front End Developer on a hybrid basis, to join a team to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality graphically rich … games across multiple platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and play a key part in optimising the efficiency of game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain games across a variety of platforms using JavaScript and Pixi.JS Collaborate with departments including art … in a similar role Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively Strong communication skills Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript (including ES6+), and JSON Experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with Node.js and source control (preferably Git) Knowledge of Unit Testing in JavaScript Desirable Experience: Previous experience More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £45000 - £60000/annum
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Game Development
25th Percentile
£25,000
Median
£30,000
75th Percentile
£42,500
90th Percentile
£60,250