Senior Systems Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Stellar Entertainment mission! The Studio 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. The Role As a Senior 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 with project standards - Building scalable, data-driven architectures within engine infrastructure - Working with the Lead Systems Engineer to conduct a thorough technical assessment of engine and game systems - Collaborating across departments to design and deliver key engine features. - Profiling and resolving performance issues across CPU, GPU and memory - Ensuring high-quality, maintainable output - from broad system design down to individual functions Requirements What we’re looking to see on your CV: - Experience in game development through all stages of the process from design to shipping, with strong knowledge of optimisation and porting processes - Strong understanding of hardware across different platforms - Strong C++ skills, including sound knowledge of multithreading, software design patterns, and systems architecture - Familiarity with game engine architecture across multiple engines including proprietary - Good problem solving and debugging skills Bonus points for: - Any additional coding language