Software Engineer Lead| Xbox Games Studio| Rare Atherstone, England
Microsoft
Full Time
Atherstone, England
49475 - 61656 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Rare is a one-of-a-kind game studio where we create the kind of games the world doesn't have, games that are uniquely Rare! Working here offers opportunities unlike anywhere else. You'll be providing players with unforgettable shared experiences in games loved by millions worldwide. Our pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018, continues to thrive – and alongside that we're busy creating our next magical world, Everwild, announced in 2019 to a global audience.
We strive to make Rare an amazing place to work, embracing a culture of respect and building a supportive environment for our developers. Our custom-built Twycross studio is situated in the beautiful English countryside, surrounded by woodland and wildlife, with plenty of room for us to grow. Studio benefits are catered to making life easier for staff, including flexible working, a bonus scheme, an industry-leading pension package, private healthcare, mental health initiatives and free events for employees and their families.
By joining Rare, you'll be joining one of the finest studios in the industry with support from the wider Xbox Game Studios network. We're always on the lookout for exceptional people who can bring their expertise and unique thinking to help make our team even stronger!
Responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE
We are currently searching for a talented Software Engineering Lead to work closely with our game teams helping to bring the world of Everwild to life.
As a Software Engineer Lead, your responsibility will be to help investigate, design, direct and implement a wide stack of systems required to develop the gameplay for Everwild. You will be heavily involved all aspects of engineering, starting with early prototyping of the end-to-end experience, right through to developing production code to release to our players. You will be working closely with all disciplines to ensure the long-term project goals are considered at all stages.
Alongside your engineering responsibilities, as a Lead you will also be managing a small but growing team which can include other managers. As a manager, you will be accountable for growing your team, supporting, and mentoring them on their career journey, and empowering them all to thrive.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Originate, implement, and iterate on systems to bring our game world to life.
- Work in conjunction with other disciplines to prioritise, align, and identify work streams.
- Identify and surface risks in the areas that are being worked on, autonomously highlighting solutions, and reacting accordingly.
- Manage a team of engineers working collaboratively towards shared goals.
- Continuously work to minimize technical debt and maintenance hazards.
- Devote time to personal improvement for both you and your team to further our game development and programming knowledge.
- Champion quality in our development process, demonstrating our values and taking an active role in improvement of engineering at Rare.
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience of working in an engineering leadership role within the games industry.
- Show us that you have a solid grounding in Computer Science theory and C++ development, and have a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.
- Be empathetic and passionate about a healthy work culture.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Deep technical understanding of working with the Unreal Engine 4 systems in a commercial context.
- Experience working within a large scale codebase on Multiplayer titles.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/
Redmond, United States
Satya Nadella
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Computer Hardware Development
1975
