Lead Engineer

Our Mission

Radical Forge is a Middlesbrough, UK-based developer that has provided co-development services on a range of AAA and indie titles. In 2021 the company created their first original IP, 'Bright Paw', which was published on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/Series S/X, Google and iOS by Rogue Games. We are currently working on our newest IP, Southfield, which you can look forward to playing soon!!

Since its beginnings in 2017, the company has grown to over 60 incredibly talented, collaborative, and creative individuals. We are the sum of our skills, passion, and, most of all, our people. We firmly believe that treating individuals with genuine respect, understanding, and kindness creates a welcoming culture that allows creativity to thrive and for individuals to join together to create games they are genuinely proud of.

Your Mission

• Being able to lead a team, giving feedback, mentoring and supporting team members with career development.
• Communicating and building excellent relationships with other disciplines.
• Being the first point of technical contact on projects.
• Able to explain and present technical solutions to both engineers and people from other disciplines.
• Identifying technical obstacles and providing solutions.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the project goals.

Skills Summary 

• Previous experience of leading and managing teams.
• Experience as a Lead or Senior in the games industry.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of C# and C++ .
• Experience with Unreal and Unity.
• Experience with multi platform development practices (PC & Console).
• Minimum of 7 years experience.

This role can be office based, hybrid, or remote within the UK. 

We will require all applicants to have a pre-existing right to work in the UK.

 The role will initially be a 12 month contract with the potential to extend after this. 

Interested in the job but don't feel you match the criteria? If you feel passionate about this role or joining the Radical Forge team we would still like to hear from you! We value our company culture, and we’re always looking for creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds to join our team!

Equal Opportunities Promise

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status or veteran status. We will also consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.