LEAD C++ GAME DEVELOPER (MAGIC MEDIA)

🕹 Unknown
🧠 Lead
💰 Negotiable
⏰ Project-based
🌎 Remote

🦄 Description
Magic Media is a global entertainment and tech group operating across 15 countries, specializing in game development, art, animation, VFX, cybersecurity and software. We are looking for a Lead C++ Game Developer with strong experience in game programming and team leadership. You will oversee architecture, guide a team of 5+ developers, collaborate across disciplines, and work directly with clients to shape technical direction.

🚀 Responsibilities
• Maintain and build C++ code across assigned work streams
• Work on gameplay, UI and native mobile code
• Work with Kotlin and/or Swift interfacing with C++ game code
• Provide architectural oversight for the entire application
• Collaborate to devise optimal engineering solutions
• Lead the team, define architecture and identify key issues in the codebase
• Mentor other developers
• Communicate with clients regarding technical matters and roadmap

📚 Required Skills
• Strong C++ knowledge
• Knowledge of Kotlin and/or Swift
• Understanding of C++ for games and memory optimization
• Experience with UI and networking code
• Solid understanding of game development fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent English
• Experience leading a team of 5+ developers

👍 Nice to Have
• Unreal Engine or Unity experience
• Experience working with APIs
• Strong technical foundation (Computer Science/Maths degree or equivalent)

🍪 What we offer
• Permanently remote position
• Experience across diverse pipelines and project styles
• International work environment with global offices
• Career growth and development
• Close collaboration with a fast-paced, multicultural team
• Ongoing training and self-improvement
• Flexible working hours
• Inclusive culture with open communication

🌐 Vacancy link

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