Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join The Multiplayer Group (MPG) as a Senior Software Engineer and work with top game companies on exciting projects. Design and implement new features, fix bugs, and create new technologies for various platforms. Collaborate with a team, mentor others, and champion quality. Enjoy a flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance. The company offers various benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience with mobile game development (iOS preferred, Android is a bonus)
• Excellent C++ programming skills
• A fantastic communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique
• Attention to detail with a strong ability to analyse and comprehend direction
• Awesome technical insight and a finisher of technical tasks on time
• Ability to use initiative and take proactive action to provide solutions
• Excellent problem solving, debugging and optimisation skills

Responsibilities

• Design and implement functionality for external clients
• Working together and putting the success of the team first
• Responsible for implementation in a number of areas including but not limited to Multiplayer, UI and Core Tech on all consoles, desktops and mobile devices
• Identify and highlight any potential risks in the solutions that are being worked on
• Providing mentoring support to other members of the team as directed
• 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 clients development process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in game development and worked on at least two game titles in a commercial setting
• Development experience on consoles like PS4/PS5 and XboxOne/SeriesX a very good bonus
• Knowledge of Unreal (UE4 or UE5), Unity and other proprietary engines would help
• Perforce experience is nice to have

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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!)