Lead Gameplay Programmer

Game EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2002H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Massachusetts

Posted

130 days ago

Salary

$168.2K - $257K / year

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglishUnreal Engine

Job Description

• Manage your direct reports and help them grow while delivering high-quality player experiences • Guide your team to build high quality, performant and scalable gameplay systems in Unreal Engine • Foster cross-team and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient development • Work with production to contribute to roadmapping and planning efforts • Work closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned with everyone to deliver on expectations • Ensure that designers have efficient workflows and tools • Write high-quality code that is optimised, bug-free, and aligned with project goals

Job Requirements

Solid management skills, with a minimum of one year of experience managing a team of programmers
At least 7 years of professional programming experience within the games industry
Excellent proficiency in C++ programming
Knowledge of mathematical concepts, including 3D math and linear algebra
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to evaluate the quality of player gameplay experience/game feel
Nice to have: Knowledge of Unreal engine and a shipped project using Unreal
Nice to have: Experience with current-gen console hardware
Nice to have: Experience working with multi-threaded systems

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental)
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars
Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years)
401K with employer matching
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events
Flexible working hours
Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team
Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual