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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Stellar Entertainment Software
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/systems-engineer-stellar-entertainment-softwa-8552129

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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