Lead Engineer

Skillsearch are working with an indie studio to find an Engineering Lead and work on an open-world multiplayer sandbox developed in Unreal Engine 5.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days on-site at the studio in Guilford.

Sorry, the studio cannot offer sponsorship including transfers.

Key Responsibilities

• Project technical owner , setting direction and standards across all systems.
• Leading and mentoring the engineering team with hands-on code contributions and architectural oversight.
• Building systems across gameplay, networking, tools, UI and online services.
• Driving AI/ML tooling adoption and cross-team collaboration.
• Hiring, onboarding, and growing a high-performing engineering team.
• Championing a strong, sustainable engineering culture in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience as a game/engine programmer with technical leadership on shipped titles.
• Shipped titles using Unreal Engine with deep expertise in networking, gameplay systems, Lyra, motion matching, custom tools, and engine extensions.
• Proven track record in building and scaling engineering teams.
• Strong background in multiplayer architecture and online integrations (e.g., EOS, Steam).

Does this sound like you? Submit your Resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are applying for this role. You can apply here or send your application to sm@skillsearch.com.

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