Programmer, Lead

at  UpRecruit

• 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

• 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 trend