Tech Lead (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Tech Lead (Unreal Engine): Leading a small engineering team to deliver high-quality multiplayer games with an accent on technical direction, networking, and optimization. Focus on driving architecture, managing delivery risks, and ensuring build stability for shippable multiplayer experiences.

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Salary: £70,000 – £100,000

Company

A game development studio founded in 2015 with over 100 employees.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a small engineering team.
• Drive technical direction across gameplay systems, networking, and architecture.
• Own debugging standards, code quality, and build stability.
• Work closely with Production to manage risks, priorities, and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ship high-quality multiplayer experiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the games industry.
• Proven track record of shipping at least one UE4/UE5 multiplayer title.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Unreal Engine, networking, and optimization.
• Experience leading engineers on a project.
• Pragmatic mindset with a focus on quality and delivery.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Pragmatic engineering culture that prioritizes shippable solutions over over-engineering.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team on complex multiplayer games.