Lead Tools Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Tools Programmer (Gamedev): Design, develop, and maintain robust tools and pipelines to support game development across all departments, with an accent on high code quality and effective collaboration. Focus on optimizing asset pipelines, build systems, and data validation processes.

Location: Hybrid work in Saint-Mandé, France.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust tools and pipelines to support game development across all departments.
• Lead and mentor a team of tools programmers, ensuring high code quality and effective collaboration.
• Work closely with artists, designers, and other developers to understand workflow pain points and deliver tailored solutions.
• Integrate tools into Unreal Engine and external DCC applications (e.g., Maya, Blender, Houdini).
• Optimize asset pipelines, build systems, and data validation processes.
• Collaborate with production to plan and prioritize tool development based on project needs.

Requirements

• Experience in tools or pipeline programming, particularly in lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, and scripting for Unreal Engine.
• Experience with DCC tool integration (e.g., Maya, Blender, Houdini).
• Solid understanding of asset workflows, version control systems (Perforce, Git), and build automation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine Editor scripting (Blueprints, Editor Utility Widgets, Python API).
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems and automated testing.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles for tool development.
• Experience in AAA game development pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan, 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off.
• 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of hirify.global additional perks.
• Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.
• Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station).

Hiring process

• [60 minutes] : interview with the manager of the role.
• [60 minutes] : interview with members of the team.