Companion Group is a 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 an excellent 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.
As our Senior Tools Engineer, you will play a key role in building a log monitoring and coordination system designed to work with Unreal Engine, process event data, and ultimately provide robust, scalable insights into gameplay sessions.
If you're comfortable in Linux environments, have backend experience, and are excited about working on foundational tools that interface with game systems, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of internal tools that run on Linux-based environments.
- Help define and standardize development workflows and best practices in Linux for the team.
- Build and maintain back-end systems that ingest, process, and report on gameplay session data.
- Collaborate with game teams to integrate tools with Unreal Engine — including reading, managing, and altering log output and server-side controls.
- Design tooling interfaces that receive commands, push updates, and generate actionable reports.
Required Skills:
- Strong proficiency with Linux environments, especially in development and deployment contexts.
- Experience with C# & C++.
- Solid understanding of backend engineering principles — including system design, service communication, and data pipelines.
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine, particularly in relation to logging, runtime controls, and server communication.
- Ability to understand complex event graphs and gameplay state data structures.
- Clear, proactive communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Rewards:
- Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000 (GBP), reflecting your skills and contribution.
- Embark on a clearly defined career ladder, enabling you to progress in responsibilities and be rewarded accordingly.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role, collaborating with top game developers from around the world.
- Join forces with industry leaders who will inspire and guide you on your path to success.
Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of online gaming experiences!