Systems Engineer at Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd (Guildford, United Kingdom)
Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd· Guildford, United Kingdom·
Role details
Flexible Hybrid Working · 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
Summary
Join the core tech team at Stellar Entertainment to design and optimize scalable, data-driven architectures within engine infrastructure. You will write clean C++ code, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-performance output for AAA game titles.
Job description
We’re looking for a 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 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
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
- 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
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.
We're unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role, so you'll need to be based in the UK with the Right to Work here.
Why work at Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd
- Culture & Flexibility: "Life happens — we work a hybrid flexible working system." Core days in the office with flexible hours. Remote and hybrid roles available (e.g., Principal Rendering Engineer can be remote UK).
- Benefits:
- 24 days holiday (UK), 25 days (NL), increasing to 30 days with tenure
- Office closed over Christmas period
- Private medical insurance (UK) with online GP, nutritional support, wellbeing portal
- Dental, optical, and hearing support
- Flu jab reimbursement
- Discretionary bonus scheme with regular check-ins
- Pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- International working scheme (relocation to Netherlands)
- "13e maand" (13th month payment) for NL employees
- Mental Health: Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing events year-round.
- Social Culture: Summer socials, Christmas parties, weekly Friday "hangout hour" at 4pm.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Supports Women in Games (with two ambassadors at Stellar), UKIE membership, and actively encourages all candidates regardless of background.