Senior Tools Engineer - Vehicle
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Lighthouse Games is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified, Engineering n.e.c. could cover game tools engineering). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.
As a Senior Tools Engineer within our Vehicle Team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust, best-in-class tools that enable our artists and developers to create exceptional vehicle content. Working closely with the team, you will identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the vehicle pipeline, improving workflows and ensuring our tools remain reliable, efficient and accessible. As a senior team member, you will also share your knowledge and promote high-quality engineering practices across the team.
Key Duties Include
- Develop, maintain and improve robust tools that support the creation and implementation of high-quality vehicle content
- Work closely with Vehicle Artists, Technical Artists and Engineers to identify and resolve technical problems throughout the vehicle pipeline
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, productivity and the reliability of our vehicle tools and processes
- Actively contribute to and encourage our collaborative and creative team spirit
- Experience working as a Tools Engineer on one or more AAA titles
- Knowledge of common DCC tools, such as 3ds Max, Maya, Substance Suite and Houdini
- Passion for tools development and improving the working environment of artists and developers
- Solid understanding of code architecture, maintainability and software development best practices
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems across content creation pipelines
Desirable
- Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 or 5 on a AAA title
- Experience developing tools or pipelines for vehicle or other complex hard-surface content
- Experience mentoring other Engineers and promoting strong engineering practices
- Experience planning and delivering large bodies of work throughout the full project lifecycle
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lighthouse Games holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.