Lead Gameplay Programmer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Lead Gameplay Programmer (GameDev): Leading the Cyberpunk 2 Gameplay engineering team to create amazing player experiences and top-quality gameplay in Unreal Engine 5 with an accent on team management, career development, and building scalable gameplay systems. Focus on fostering cross-functional collaboration, contributing to roadmapping, and ensuring efficient workflows for designers.

Location: Hybrid/onsite in Boston, MA, United States, or fully remote from specific US states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

Salary: $168,200 – $257,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is a product company focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs, notably working on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077.

What you will do

• Manage and support direct reports, including career support, 1:1s, performance management, hiring, and promotions.
• Guide your team to build high-quality, performant, and scalable gameplay systems in Unreal Engine.
• Foster cross-team and cross-functional collaboration for efficient development.
• Contribute to roadmapping and planning efforts with production.
• Work closely with designers, artists, and other developers to align on expectations.
• Ensure efficient workflows and tools for designers.
• Write high-quality, optimized, and bug-free code aligned with project goals.

Requirements

• Solid management skills, with a minimum of one year of experience managing a team of programmers.
• At least 7 years of professional programming experience within the games industry.
• Excellent proficiency in C++ programming.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts, including 3D math and linear algebra.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate the quality of player gameplay experience/game feel.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Unreal Engine and a shipped project using Unreal.
• Experience with current-gen console hardware.
• Experience working with multi-threaded systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support.
• Paid leave: 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual leave for employees experiencing period pain.
• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses for professional growth.
• Dog-friendly office and international working environment.