Systems Engineer (Gaming)

Online Game | £45- £65 | Fully Remote |

(You will need commercial Game experience to be considered for this role).

Companion Group is an esteemed AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive gameplay experiences.

Embedded seamlessly within a client's in-house team, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills.

Due to business growth, my client is looking to recruit an Experienced Online Game Developer, with industry experience in C++ and a games engine (some C# experience needed) to join their expanding Engineering team.

As an Online Game Developer,, You will be instrumental in shaping various aspects of the online services contributing to the overall vision of projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for their client's audiences.

About you:

• Strong command of the English language
• 3 years + industry experience in Games Engines
• Experience with Unreal (personal projects or professional excepted).
• 3 years + experience with object-oriented programming languages in C++
• 1 years + experience in C#.
• Strong debugging and optimisation skills in a multi-threaded, networked environment.
• Knowledge of game-specific networking concepts, including i.e object replication, client-server and peer-to-peer architectures, server migration, dedicated servers, time synchronisation, prediction, quality of service (QoS), and voice integration.
• Experience developing sign-in flows, matchmaking, progression systems, user-generated content (UGC) and downloadable content (DLC) systems, and leaderboards.
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or similar.
• Understanding of online gaming platforms such as Xbox Live, PSN, Steam, or similar.
• Flexibility to attend online meetings for US clients when required.

What’s on offer for you?

• Salary £45-£65 DOE
• Fully Remote
• Flexible working
• B2Bcontracts for non-UK residents

Apply with your CV or get in touch to hear more about this fantastic opportunity!


This Online Game Developer,, vacancy is being handled by Langham Recruitment Ltd. Langham Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency and is registered in England and Wales (reg 11525223).

Keywords: Unreal, C++, UE4, UE5, Git, Online Games, Development, Programmer, Multiplayer