About this role

Profile and analyse CPU and GPU workloads, identifying performance bottlenecks
Define, track, and enforce frame time, memory, and bandwidth budgets across all game systems in collaboration with leads and the Technical Director.
Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to ensure visual quality
Provide hands-on mentoring and code review support to mid-level engineers on performance-sensitive coding practices

Experience in game development through all stages of the process from design to shipping
Experience in the games industry, in a performance, platform, or core technology role.
Strong C++ skills, including knowledge of multithreading, software design patterns, and systems architecture
Experience and understanding of low-level CPU and GPU profiling tools
Experience working with large code bases
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

Flexible hybrid working (we work 3 days per week on-site, and have core hours of 10:00 – 16:30)
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

Optimisation Engineer

Key skills