Talent Pool at Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd (Guildford, United Kingdom)

Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd· Guildford, United Kingdom·5d ago

Role details

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full-Time

Summary

This is a general talent pool entry point for candidates interested in joining Stellar Entertainment Software. The company values diversity and inclusion, seeking new talent for various roles up to decorated veterans.

Job description

Whether you’re fresh on the scene up to a decorated veteran, there’s a place for all at Stellar. We are committed to the inclusion of all and making incredible games with a truly diverse team. Check out our openings below and join us on our mission to create and amaze.

Can’t see your dream role? We are always on the look for new talent, drop your CV and cover letter into our talent pool below to keep in touch with our recruitment team.

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.

About Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd

Company Overview

One-liner: Stellar Entertainment is a people-centric game development studio that partners with high-profile industry partners to create high-quality interactive entertainment software.
Entity Type: Private (Bootstrapped/Independently owned)
Headquarters: Guildford, United Kingdom (also has an office in Utrecht, Netherlands)
Founded: 2016
Founders: Not publicly available (scan of leadership shows alumni from AAA studios)

Core Business

Primary industry: Video Game Development (Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software)
Target customers: B2B (publishing partners) and B2C (gamers/players)
Mission: "To create & amaze" — delivering work of exceptionally high quality that speaks for itself.

Products & Services

Stellar Entertainment is known as a co-development partner rather than an original IP holder. They work on high-profile franchise titles:

Vehicle Handling & Physics Engineering: Specialized in realistic driving and vehicle physics for racing/simulation games.
Full-Game Co-Development: Partnering with major publishers to build AAA-quality titles.
Rendering & Graphics Technology: Cutting-edge rendering engineering and technical art.

Specific game titles are not listed on their public site, but their expertise and LinkedIn talent patterns (alumni from Splash Damage, Criterion Games, Wargaming) suggest work on major racing and action titles.

Market Standing

Valuation: Not publicly available (Private company)
Annual Revenue: Not publicly available (SIC code 62011 - Interactive leisure software)
Total Funding: Not publicly available — the company appears to be self-funded or operating on a project-based, fee-for-service model.
Notable Partners & Clients: High-profile (but unnamed) industry partners; member of UKIE (UK games trade association); supports Women in Games.
Growth Signals:
- Headcount: 55 employees (+8.5% YoY)
- Geography: Operates across 6 countries (UK, Netherlands, Spain, France, South Korea, Austria)
- Active Hiring: 8 active job postings (as of mid-2026), up +100% quarterly and down -27.3% yearly — indicating a stabilising but active growth phase.

Competitive Advantages

Talent Magnet: High retention of senior and director-level talent (28% Senior, 12% Director). Ex-employees go on to major studios (nDreams, Criterion, Jagex, Aardman), suggesting excellent training and career launchpad.
Specialized Expertise: Deep specialization in vehicle handling, physics, and rendering engineering gives them a defensible niche in a market where such talent is scarce.
"Stellar Code" Culture: Emphasizes trust, flexibility, and taking on "the difficult work" so partners and players can enjoy an unparalleled experience. Known for a high-quality bar without a "crunch" culture.

Strategic Focus

International Expansion: Has a formal international placement scheme allowing UK employees to work in the Netherlands (Utrecht office).
People-First Scaling: Growing headcount by 8.5% annually while maintaining a strong culture. Focused on attracting "fresh faces to decorated veterans."
Partnership Model: Continues to deepen relationships with major publishers rather than developing original IP, reducing financial risk and allowing focus on pure engineering/art excellence.

Sources

Summary

Job description

Why work at Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd

Application questions