Programmer, Lead

  • Anywhere
  • Title: Programmer, Lead
  • Salary: $160K – $200K
  • Requirements: 7 – 10+ years exp in game production
  • Location: 100% remote

Our client, a unique Gaming company, is seeking a Programmer, Lead to join their all-star team. We seek an Unreal Engine expert with a passion for game development, a keen eye for enhancing game quality, strong communication skills, hands-on experience in current-gen game development, and a desire to make a positive impact through games.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Unreal Engine expertise to optimize game systems, troubleshoot challenges, and craft innovative solutions
  • Shape the game’s technical direction, emphasizing performance, visuals, and gameplay quality
  • Collaborate with art and design teams to translate creative ideas into efficient technical designs, creating a seamless game world
  • Guide and mentor a team of engineers, fostering growth, and delivering on the project’s creative vision within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Manage code quality, bug triage, and project scope, ensuring a polished and reliable game
  • Communicate effectively across disciplines, fostering inclusivity, and integrating the technical vision into the project
  • Explore novel approaches aligning game design with positive social impact and staying current with industry trends

Requirements

  • 7 – 10+ years exp in the lifecycle of console or PC game production, having shepherded multiple shipped titles
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach
  • Master of Unreal Engine and of C++
  • Track record of successfully leading and mentoring development teams
  • Generalist background with a mix of Gameplay, AI, etc.
  • Strong grasp of technical limitations and the ability to align them with the project’s vision
  • Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and deadline-driven environment
  • Capable of explaining complex technical challenges clearly and persuasively