14 дней назад
Principal Game Programmer (Unreal Engine)
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Principal Game Programmer (Unreal Engine) (C++/Unreal Engine): Driving architecture, optimization, and gameplay development for AA/AAA games with an accent on engine-level programming, development tools, and complex cross-system refactoring. Focus on solving high-risk technical problems, profiling CPU and GPU performance, mentoring programmers, and building scalable systems for console platforms.
Location: Remote within the EU, with availability limited to time zones within +/- 2 hours of Germany (CET/CEST). Applicants located elsewhere may apply if willing and able to relocate to Germany.
Company
DECK 13 Interactive develops AA/AAA video games and provides a collaborative environment for building technically ambitious titles.
What you will do
- Drive technical and architectural decisions across major game systems.
- Own demanding technical work, including deep optimization, cross-system refactoring, and high-risk codebase areas.
- Set technical standards and best practices across Unreal Engine, development tools, and gameplay systems.
- Mentor programmers at senior, regular, and junior levels through pairing, code reviews, and technical guidance.
- Document systems, share knowledge, prototype tools and workflows, and contribute to technical interviews and onboarding.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the game development industry.
- Expert-level C++ skills and strong knowledge of programming principles, system design, and large-scale architectures.
- Extensive experience with engine-level game programming, tools development, and Unreal Engine internals.
- Experience shipping AA/AAA titles with significant ownership of core systems.
- Strong CPU and GPU debugging, profiling, optimization, and platform-specific programming skills.
- 2+ years of PlayStation or Xbox programming experience, plus demonstrated mentoring and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Specialization in gameplay, tools, rendering, animation, or AI.
- Prior Principal or Staff individual-contributor experience at another studio.
- Console certification experience and at least one shipped AA/AAA game.
Culture & Benefits
- Remote work with a modern office in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships.
- Deutschlandticket allowance, monthly tax-free Probonio vouchers, and free access to an online mental health platform.
- Free language courses and a yearly learning and development budget.
- 28 days of paid vacation, plus December 24 and 31 off.
- Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
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