Lead Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Lead Programmer (Game Development): Managing a team of programmers for an unannounced multiplayer, third-person game on a proprietary game engine with an accent on high-level architecture decisions and advanced technology research. Focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing bug-free multiplayer code while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is a technology-focused company developing an unannounced multiplayer, third-person game using an advanced proprietary game engine.

What you will do

• Manage a team of programmers, assigning tasks, reviewing code, and providing clear direction.
• Collaborate with the technical director to oversee and implement high-level architecture decisions for the proprietary game engine.
• Research academic papers to stay informed on the latest technology trends.
• Design, implement, and maintain clear, concise, bug-free, multiplayer code.
• Debug, optimize, or modify code to adhere to quality, readability, and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to understand and implement engine and game systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of game development experience with at least 1 shipped AAA title in a lead role.
• Expert proficiency with C++ and Java.
• Expertise architecting robust, well-written, and efficient solutions to complex technical problems.
• Knowledge of multiple game programming subfields, with expertise in at least one (e.g., game systems, animation, AI, physics, or graphics).
• Experience writing and debugging code inside a proprietary or commercial C++ 3D game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine).
• Experience writing multiplayer code.
• Deep knowledge of a wide range of video game genres and a technical understanding of how game systems are implemented.
• English: B2 required

Nice to have

• Experience with modeling, animation, or rigging using 3DS Max or Maya.
• Experience creating real-time visual effects and particle systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment, flexible to accommodate unique needs.
• Work with an experienced programming team on an advanced proprietary game engine.
• Opportunity to work on a complex multi-year AAA project for the latest generation of consoles.
• Collaborative environment with designers and artists.
• Focus on technology and continuous advancement of the game engine.