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Full-time
Success-based Annual Bonus, Share Option Schemes, Life Assurance, Private Family Healthcare, Flexitime Working Hours, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Posted 55d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of server developers to deliver high-performance online experiences for Elite Dangerous. You will contribute hands-on code primarily in PHP and manage the reliability and cost-efficiency of AWS-based distributed systems.
Requirements
Requires extensive experience in object-oriented programming (PHP, Python, or Typescript) and a proven track record of developing high-availability server systems. Strong leadership skills and expertise in Linux systems administration and distributed systems are essential.
Full job description
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.
WHAT’S THE ROLE?
We’re looking for a Server Engineering Lead to join the Elite Dangerous team and help deliver exceptional online experiences to our players. You’ll bring strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and a passion for high‑quality game development.
In this role, you’ll work with Linux‑based distributed systems on AWS, contribute hands‑on code (primarily PHP), and collaborate closely with our in‑house Cobra engine and cross‑platform game code. You’ll lead and mentor a team of server developers, guiding their growth while providing technical direction across major features and systems.
You’ll also share responsibility for the performance, reliability, and cost‑efficiency of our online services, working with other discipline leads to ensure we deliver smooth, scalable, and engaging experiences for our players.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team behind our multi‑million‑selling, cross‑platform titles, help shape the next generation of server engineers, and contribute directly to the future of our games.
\nWHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Leading the development of major game features and systems
Contributing technically through hands-on programming, systems administration, and wider technical responsibilities
Managing and mentoring developers, providing feedback and guiding them with their documentation
Designing and implementing systems using clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code
Collaborating with project leadership and production to define the contents for key deliverables and milestones, and working with stakeholders to deliver the technical and creative vision for the project
Maintainingsecure and reliable online services across cloud and on‑prem environments
Developing and supporting tools that enable non‑technical teams to create content and manage the game’s online services effectively.
Contributing to operational incident response during core hours, with additional participation in evening and weekend on‑call support as required.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Extensive experience of object-oriented programming in a dynamically typed script-based language, such as PHP, Python or Typescript
A genuine passion for video games.
A track record in the development of quality high performance, high availability server systems
Safely and confidently navigate a mature codebase, bringing clarity, structure, and engineering judgement to complex systems
Extensive experience in developing distributed systems with open source components such as databases, caches, firewalls, load balancers and networks.
Experience of Linux systems administration
Expertise in people management and leadership skills with a passion for developing individuals and teams.
A history of handling the non-coding technical aspects of development, such as branch management, TRC analysis, bug/crash triaging, and so forth.
A proactive approach to collaborative learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
Experience working with a game engine, preferably having shipped a cross-platform game title that included Consoles
Experience designing, configuring and maintaining networking and security systems (TCP/UDP, Routing, NAT, Firewalls, etc)
Experience programming in compiled languages such as C++, C#, Go or Rust
Experience scaling, performance & reliability optimisation of distributed systems
You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. Frontier’s portfolio includes critically acclaimed titles such as Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, Jurassic World Evolution and Jurassic World Evolution 2, plus an exciting roadmap of future releases.
Working at Frontier:
With a modern studio in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK), our talented teams are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap. We are proud of our creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
We are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, which includes share option schemes, company bonus scheme, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. Join us in shaping our future!
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