Lead Game Developer (Unreal Engine)

LEAD GAME DEVELOPER (PLEASART STUDIOS)

🕹 Whacky
🧠 Lead
💰 Negotiable
⏰ Full-time
🌎 Remote

🦄 Description
Pleasart Studios has moved beyond the prototype phase of its internal project, Whacky, and is scaling development toward a planned 2027 release. The studio is looking for its first technical hire to take ownership of the codebase, drive technical strategy, and help build the foundation for both the game and the company’s future technical services division.

This role is ideal for an experienced Unreal Engine developer who wants to take full ownership of technical direction and contribute as a key partner in an early-stage environment.

🚀 Responsibilities
• Own and maintain the project's codebase
• Define and drive technical strategy and architecture
• Develop complex gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5
• Write high-performance C++ code
• Design and maintain scalable Blueprint frameworks
• Optimize development pipelines and workflows
• Collaborate closely with designers and other disciplines
• Establish technical standards and best practices
• Support long-term scalability of project systems

📚 Required Skills
• 5+ years of experience shipping commercial game titles
• Expert-level Unreal Engine 5 knowledge
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Experience architecting gameplay systems
• Deep understanding of UE5 optimization techniques
• Experience building scalable Blueprint frameworks
• Strong software architecture skills
• Ability to take ownership of technical decisions
• Founder's mindset and proactive approach to development

👍 Nice to Have
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience building systems from early production stages
• Experience with multiplayer or large-scale gameplay systems
• Experience mentoring developers

🍪 What we offer
• Opportunity to become the first technical hire
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Direct influence on technical direction and company growth
• Remote work environment
• Participation in an ambitious long-term project
• Equity-driven partnership opportunities
• Close collaboration with a highly involved development team

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