Lead Core Tech Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Core Tech Engineer (Gamedev): Leading the development of core engine systems, features, and tools for Subnautica 2 with an accent on architecture and implementation. Focus on ensuring core technology supports ambitious creative goals with reliability, scalability, and performance.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is seeking a Lead Core Tech Engineer to lead the development of core engine systems, features, and tools for Subnautica 2.

What you will do

• Lead the Core Tech team to deliver reliable, high-quality engine systems, tools, and frameworks.
• Own technical direction and execution for core engine work in Unreal Engine 5.
• Contribute directly to engineering efforts, providing hands-on implementation and architectural guidance.
• Partner with the Project Engineering Lead and production to plan work and manage priorities.
• Support and grow engineers through mentoring, feedback, and clear expectations.
• Champion performance and technical health across platforms.

Requirements

• Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers in a technical leadership capacity.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering core engine systems on at least one shipped title.
• Expert-level C++ development experience.
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine systems, workflows, and best practices.
• Experience shipping on current-generation consoles, including profiling and optimization.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to create alignment across distributed teams.

Nice to have

• Experience developing large-scale or open-world systems.
• Experience shipping multiplayer titles.
• Experience collaborating with co-development partners.
• Experience working on graphics or rendering systems within Unreal Engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully distributed team.