Senior Software Engineer at Tencent

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in C++ and experience using it in game or tools development
  • 8+ years of professional experience in game development, tools development, or similar technical roles
  • Strong background in multiple game engines (Unity, Unreal, or proprietary engines preferred) with cross-platform deployment experience
  • Demonstrated ability to build user-facing tools and editor interfaces
  • Deep knowledge of tooling solutions utilized in AAA games around the industry
  • Proficiency with version control systems and collaborative development workflows
  • Experience integrating AI/ML systems into game development workflows
  • B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Customer-oriented, able to work at a very fast pace
  • Positive, self-motivated, and passionate
  • Independent, insistent, and open-minded
  • Great team player, both dependable and autonomous

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and maintaining tools that power content creation workflows and make developers more efficient
  • Collaborate with leadership on planning and long-term vision for developer tooling and workflows
  • Architect and help implement the foundational elements of the game’s tools ecosystem
  • Collaborate effectively with production, design, art to deliver tools that are purpose-driven, robust, and scalable
  • Champion tooling best practices across multiple teams including design, tech art, UX, and gameplay engineering

Skills

C++
Unity
Unreal
game engines
tools development
version control
cross-platform deployment
editor interfaces

Tencent

Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech

About Tencent

Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, mobile payments, and cloud services. Unlike many competitors, Tencent has a diverse business model that allows it to serve both individual users and enterprises effectively. The goal of Tencent is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.

Shenzhen, ChinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$31.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tencent's addition to the US blacklist may affect its operations and partnerships.
Developing Call of Duty mobile version may lead to competitive tensions with Microsoft.
Investment in blockchain exposes Tencent to volatile regulatory environments.

Differentiation

Tencent's WeChat app integrates messaging, social media, and mobile payments seamlessly.
Tencent Games is a global leader with popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
Tencent Cloud offers scalable solutions for businesses, enhancing digital transformation efforts.

Upsides

Tencent's investment in blockchain technology could enhance its fintech and cloud services.
The Hunyuan-Large language model advances Tencent's AI capabilities in social networking and gaming.
Collaboration with DYXnet on AI solutions opens new avenues in digital transformation services.

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