Systems Engineer

Stellar Entertainment Software
UK
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering C++ (Programming Language) Profiling Software Debugging Software Design Patterns Video Game Development Game Engine Systems Architecture Multithreading Data Analytics Build Tools Programming Languages

Job description

As our Systems Engineer, you will be a part of the core tech team working closely with our graphics, gameplay, engine and tools teams. Day to day this will look like:

  • Writing clean, well-documented C++ code in line project standards
  • Working with our Lead Systems Engineer to review, optimise, and adapt code
  • Collaborating across departments to design and deliver key technical features
  • Building scalable, data-driven architectures within engine infrastructure
  • Profiling and optimising to meet performance targets
  • Ensuring high-quality, maintainable output - from broad system design down to individual functions

Requirements

  • Experience in game development through all stages of the process from design to shipping, with strong knowledge of optimisation and porting processes
  • Evidence of working on shipped AAA titles
  • Strong C++ skills, including sound knowledge of multithreading, software design patterns, and systems architecture
  • Familiarity with game engine architecture across multiple engines
  • Good problem solving and debugging skills

Bonus points for:

  • Any additional coding languages under your belt
  • Understanding of hardware architecture
  • Knowledge of build systems

Benefits & conditions

What you can expect from us:

  • Flexible hybrid working (we work 3 days per week on-site)
  • Holiday Accrual Scheme
  • International AAA game projects;
  • Access to cutting-edge hardware;
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private Healthcare Plan incl. Dental and Eye care
  • Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme - Wellness Support
  • Regular Team Incentives and Social Events

We’re on an important journey with our team mates, candidates and industry partners to tackle barriers to equality and promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility across the markets we work in. If you need any support during the interview process or any feedback on our processes, please let us know.

About the company

We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands. Sitting within the heart of thriving communities of game developers and publishers, we focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front of everything we do.

Games are not just about gameplay. We believe in the importance of balancing every single aspect of a game that you, as a player will interact with; what you see, how you play and how it makes you feel.

An exciting new project is taking shape at Stellar. You’ll be joining a specialist team who are ready to provide technical solutions and optimisations.

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