Unreal Engine Tech Lead (f/m/d)

Aesir; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation support

Remote work options

Free drinks

Fruit basket (weekly)

Transport/tickets subsidy

Lunch subsidy

Zusammenfassung

Aesir is seeking a Lead Unreal Engine Programmer to steer the Programming Department while keeping hands-on expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and C++. You will shape technical vision, drive efficiency, and guide a team to deliver high-quality Double-A games for PC and consoles from Munich.

You will lead with strategic direction, coach engineers, and collaborate across departments to implement best practices, maintain quality, and meet project milestones in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of professional experience in games or software engineering.
• Proven track record leading a programming team and delivering projects.
• Strong C++ knowledge with Unreal Engine 4/5 experience and architectural sense.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Programming Department.
• Set technical direction ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Oversee testing strategies to safeguard quality.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members for growth.
• Collaborate with Art, Design, Tech-Art and QA to integrate features.

Kenntnisse

Unreal Engine

C++

Leadership

Team management

Cross-department collaboration

English communication

Jobbeschreibung

Your role:

As the Lead Unreal Engine Programmer, you will take strategic and operational leadership of the Programming Department while keeping a solid, hands-on understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and C++.

You are responsible for shaping the technical vision, ensuring efficient workflows, and guiding a team of programmers to create high-quality Double-A games for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.

Your leadership will drive innovation, foster cross-departmental collaboration, and ensure the successful delivery of our projects in line with Aesir’s long-term goals.

The kind of stuff you`ll be doing:

Your day-to-day work combines leadership with technical direction:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Programming Department, aligning goals and processes with Aesir’s corporate objectives.


• Set the technical direction of our projects, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with industry best practices.


• Oversee testing strategies (Unit, Smoke, Integration, Feature, and Functional Tests) to safeguard quality.


• Coach, mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and innovation.


• Coordinate and collaborate closely with other departments (Art, Design, Tech-Art, QA) to enable the integration of new features and enhancements.


• Initiate and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and stability within the Programming Department.


• Communicate proactively with the management team to ensure alignment of corporate objectives and departmental requirements.

Who are we looking for:

We are seeking a proven technical leader with a passion for Unreal Engine and game development.

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in games and/or software engineering, including several years in a senior or supervisory role.


• Solid knowledge of C++ and experience with Unreal Engine 4/5, with the ability to set direction and guide technical discussions.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a programming team, including setting goals, providing feedback and supporting professional growth.


• Strong understanding of software architecture and modern development workflows.


• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, and the ability to foster cross-departmental collaboration.


• A high level of strategic thinking combined with sufficient hands-on technical skills to provide guidance and direction.

Main responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Programming Department in line with Aesir’s corporate goals.


• Ensure quality standards and timely delivery of all programming tasks within the financial framework of the company.


• Drive the adoption of effective technologies and best practices in Unreal Engine development.


• Plan and manage training and development measures to strengthen the team’s expertise.


• Conduct regular feedback sessions, evaluations and 1:1s to ensure continuous development and clear goal-setting.


• Promote cross-departmental collaboration to maximize synergies and project success.


• Develop and maintain frameworks to monitor and ensure technical quality.

Benefits

• A welcoming and vibrant office located just 10 minutes from the central station, fostering creativity and collaboration.


• A 38-hour workweek, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.


• Relocation support if needed, making your transition to Munich seamless.


• The flexibility of remote work options, tailored to your individual needs and responsibilities.


• Free drinks, including soft drinks, coffee, tea to keep you refreshed and energized.


• Weekly fresh organic fruit basket for a healthy and happy team.


• Monthly credit card top-up of 50€ for added convenience*.


• Recharge your batteries after completing demanding tasks; play a game of table tennis or table soccer to invigorate your spirit.


• Exciting company-based events, offering knowledge transfer, fun activities, and opportunities for recreation.


• We pay for your train / public transport ticket and a subsidy for lunch*


• *After the probation period