Lead Engine Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Lead Engine Programmer (Game Development): Leading a team to optimize CPU, GPU, and memory performance for Unreal Engine projects, focusing on Fortnite. With an accent on performance and memory bottleneck resolution, monitoring live client data, and building industry-leading features. Focus on solving complex performance issues, coaching programmers, and collaborating across multiple teams to ensure long-term sustainability and high-quality player experience.

Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil (onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in game and engine technology, known for Unreal Engine and award-winning games, with 46 studios worldwide and over 4,500 employees.

What you will do

• Lead a team of 4-6 programmers to solve CPU performance and memory bottlenecks.
• Optimize systems for CPU, GPU, and memory to improve player experience.
• Monitor live client data, analyze issues, and implement improvements.
• Coach and unblock team members, conduct code reviews, and foster a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with production, technical leadership, and adjacent teams including art, gameplay, and platform tech.
• Establish workflows to validate performance improvements and prevent regressions across game and engine subsystems.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Porto Alegre, Brazil (onsite)
• Proven technical leadership experience managing high-performing programming teams.
• Excellent C++ skills and software programming principles.
• Experience profiling and optimizing game development systems.
• Experience implementing and debugging large, robust game or engine systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to engage in programming work to deliver strategic outcomes.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine and console development.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers and commuter benefits for onsite employees.
• Collaborative, welcoming, and creative work environment.
• Global company with diverse teams and inclusive culture.