Senior Tools Engineer

A new AAA game studio defined by talent and ambition to build best-in-class games.
Royal Leamington Spa, UK
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior Tools Engineer

Lighthouse Games is an exciting new AAA studio located in Leamington Spa, bringing together top industry talent with a serious ambition to create best-in-class games. As their Senior Tools Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality development tools that empower all disciplines within the studio.

The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a new AAA studio while working alongside industry veterans and future gaming innovators. You'll be responsible for leading tools development, ensuring quality through automated testing, and maintaining close collaboration with content teams to optimize their workflows.

This role is perfect for an experienced tools engineer who is passionate about game development and wants to make a significant impact. You'll need experience with AAA titles, knowledge of industry-standard DCC tools, and strong architectural understanding. The position offers growth opportunities through mentoring others and delivering large-scale projects.

The company provides an impressive benefits package including healthcare, dental care, and mental health support, alongside generous holiday allowance and work-life balance considerations. The hybrid work environment combines the benefits of in-person collaboration with flexible working arrangements.

If you're looking to create the best work of your career in a truly collaborative environment where you can learn from the best while helping build a new gaming studio from the ground up, this role at Lighthouse Games presents an exceptional opportunity.

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Responsibilities For Senior Tools Engineer

  • Ensure excellent quality work is produced throughout the team, including automated testing processes
  • Work closely with all content teams to ensure they have the tools needed
  • Identify areas of improvement
  • Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve quality
  • Actively participate in and encourage collaborative and creative team spirit

Requirements For Senior Tools Engineer

  • Experience working as a Tools Engineer on one or more AAA titles
  • Knowledge of common DCC tools (3DS Max, Maya, Substance Suite, Houdini)
  • Passion for tools development and improving working environment
  • Solid understanding of code architecture best practices
  • Work effectively and independently with minimum guidance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for gaming and game development
  • Experience in Unreal Engineer 4 or 5 on a AAA title (desirable)
  • Experience mentoring other Engineers (desirable)
  • Experience supporting remote teams (desirable)
  • Experience in planning and delivering large bodies of work (desirable)

Benefits For Senior Tools Engineer

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Vision Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday plus 1 birthday day
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

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