Lead Software Engineer - UI (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer - UI (Unity/C#): Providing technical leadership for the UI engineering discipline on Football Manager with an accent on technical direction, quality, and delivery of UI systems, tooling, and workflows. Focus on evolving Unity UI systems, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-performance cross-platform delivery.

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Studio) in London, UK

Company

A subsidiary of SEGA Europe and the studio behind the acclaimed Football Manager series.

What you will do

• Lead technical direction and delivery of UI systems, tooling, and workflows for Football Manager.
• Develop and evolve UI-related systems and tools within Unity to improve iteration speed and developer experience.
• Collaborate with UI design, production, gameplay, and QA to create cohesive user experiences.
• Perform hands-on development and conduct code reviews following engineering best practices.
• Mentor UI engineers to grow technical capabilities and promote good engineering habits.
• Identify technical risks and propose proactive solutions within the UI domain.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience developing complex UI systems in Unity using C#.
• Strong knowledge of UI architecture, data binding, and cross-platform performance.
• Proven experience in technical leadership and mentoring other engineers.
• Experience shipping and supporting large, long-lived codebases.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid (2-3 days per week) from the London studio.

Nice to have

• Experience developing internal UI tooling.
• Familiarity with accessibility and usability best practices.
• Experience with live-service or frequently updated products.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including private healthcare and dental plans.
• Financial security with a contributory pension scheme (up to 7%).
• Wellness perks: Gym memberships, on-site physical and massage therapy, and subsidized mental health support.
• Gaming perks: Free access to games under the SEGA Europe umbrella.
• Office environment: Free breakfast bar and on-site evening bar at the London HQ.
• Culture: Low staff turnover, London Living Wage employer, and strong focus on teamwork and passion.