Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Join MPG as a Lead Software Engineer and enjoy a balanced role combining leadership and hands-on technical contributions. Lead a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and driving exceptional results for major clients. Design and implement game features, tackle complex challenges, and champion quality throughout the development process. The role offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive support and wellbeing initiatives, and various benefits including pension, life insurance, generous paid time off, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Extensive track record of commercial experience in game development
• Prior experience of mentoring and coaching team members
• Experience of supporting HR initiatives including development discussions, recruitment and performance management
• Excellent C++ programming skills
• Attention to detail with a strong ability to evaluate and comprehend direction
• Awesome technical insight and a finisher of technical tasks on time
• A good communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique
• Excellent problem solving, debugging and optimisation skills
• Knowledge of relevant technologies (Unreal Engine, Unity and other proprietary engines)
• Experience with relevant platforms (PC, consoles)

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Principal, Senior and Software Engineers, with responsibility for performance management and development ensuring exceptional level of service to our clients
• Design and implement functionality for the external clients
• Responsible for implementation in a number of areas including but not limited to gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer and Core Tech
• Identify and highlight any potential risks in the solutions that are being worked on
• Solve problems through the application of sound software engineering principles
• Continuously work to minimise technical and maintenance issues
• Champion quality in The Multiplayer Group and our client’s development process

Benefits

• Flexible working: We were remote-friendly, way before it was cool. We want to give you the flexibility you need to perform your best at work, and look after your home life too, so we have core hours that make room for real life
• Support & wellbeing: From dedicated mental health first-aiders to therapy and coaching through our wellbeing partner, Myndup, and private medical insurance - we provide the tools you need to stay happy and healthy
• Pension and life cover: We've got your back with a solid pension plan that helps you level up your retirement savings effortlessly. Plus, our life insurance policy gives your family the ultimate protection boost
• Time for you: Booking a holiday? We offer a minimum of 25 vacation days, as well as a paid break over the winter holiday. Plus there’s an additional 3 Volunteering Days per year for you to invest time in your local communities and causes that matter
• Parental leave: Family comes first. We offer parental leave to support your journey as a parent or caregiver, giving you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal responsibilities
• Levelling up: Whichever path you wish to take, there’s tonnes of ways to earn XP. Everyone at MPG has access to an annual L&D budget, allowing you to purchase the materials you need for learning in your spare time. There’s also a large hub of Expert Talks, Game Jams and exciting mentoring opportunities
• Getting together: We're always looking for ways to bring people together. Every team member has a dedicated Entertainment Allowance for socialising with others at MPG. We also host regular chances to have fun as a team - online and in person - as well as monthly company-wide meetings, Expert Talks and Tea Times with Andy (our CEO!)