Engineers (Speculative, All Levels)

Engineer (All Levels)Location: UK, RemoteTeam: EngineeringProduct: Avakin Life (Live Service Mobile Game)Help Shape the Future of Social GamingGreat engineers come from all kinds of backgrounds.Whether you're just starting your career, looking for your next challenge, or already recognised as a technical leader, we're always interested in hearing from talented people who are passionate about building exceptional games.At Lockwood, we think and move like a start-up - curious, fast-moving and at the forefront of AI-driven development in games. Our engineers help create experiences enjoyed by millions of players around the world, solving complex technical challenges and building a game that continues to evolve every day.If you enjoy solving problems, learning continuously and creating technology that makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.The OpportunityWe're building our Engineering team across multiple levels of experience.Rather than recruiting against a single level, we're looking for engineers who share our values - people with the entrepreneurial drive to take ownership, move fast and make things better. Depending on your experience and strengths, you may join as a Junior, Mid-Level, Senior or Lead/Principal Programmer within our Engineering Career Framework.Wherever you join, you'll work on meaningful technical challenges, contribute to a live product and grow your career alongside experienced engineers who genuinely care about craft.What You'll DoBuild great softwareDesign, develop and maintain high-quality software using Unity and C#Deliver features and systems that enhance the player experienceWrite clean, maintainable and well-tested codeSolve meaningful problemsWork on technical challenges that support a large-scale live serviceIdentify opportunities to simplify systems and improve engineering efficiencyBalance innovation with practical deliveryCollaborate across the studioWork closely with Designers, Artists, Producers, QA and Data teamsCommunicate clearly, share knowledge openly and raise risks earlyWork smarterUse AI responsibly to accelerate development, improve code quality and increase productivityBring curiosity about emerging technologies and strong technical judgementRequirementsWhat We're Looking ForYou'll need:Experience developing software using C#, or strong programming fundamentalsA passion for games, technology and continuous learningA collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledgeCuriosity about AI-assisted development and modern engineering practicesBonus points if you have:Experience with Unity or mobile/live-service gamesKnowledge of performance optimisation or backend/cloud technologiesContributions to game jams, open-source or personal projectsExperience mentoring or leading technical initiativesBenefitsPrivate Healthcare PlanPension PlanLife AssuranceWork From HomeTraining & DevelopmentEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWhy Join Lockwood?We're a studio with a start-up mindset and a game played by millions - which means you get the scale of a live product with the energy and ownership of an entrepreneurial team. Ideas are welcomed, improvement is constant, and the work you do genuinely shapes the player experience.Whether you're taking your first steps in the industry or leading complex technical initiatives, you'll be supported to grow, expand your influence and build a rewarding long-term career.