Lead Software Engineer C++ (Gameplay)

Playrix; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Playrix, a leading mobile game development company, is seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer C++ (Gameplay) in Dublin. This role involves team leadership, development of gameplay features, and requires significant experience with C++. Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits are offered to the right candidate.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant company culture

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of C++ experience.
• Minimum of 1 year managing a team of 3+ programmers.
• Background in mobile game development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of gameplay projects and manage a team of programmers.
• Optimize performance and maintain high-quality code.
• Solve complex technical problems and oversee game logic programming.

Skills

C++

Team Management

Problem Solving

Code Review

Game Logic Programming

Tools

Lua

Python

OpenGL ES

Metal

Unity

Unreal

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Lead Software Engineer C++ (Gameplay), Dublin

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Client:

Playrix

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Software Engineer C++ (Gameplay)

Playrix is one of the most successful mobile game development companies in the world. Our games have been installed 2.3 billion times and are played by over 30 million people daily. We are looking for a talented Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Dublin to lead the development of our gameplay projects.

The role involves leading a team of programmers, developing game features, optimizing performance, and maintaining high-quality code. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of C++ experience, experience managing a team, and a background in mobile game development.

Responsibilities include team management, process development, solving complex technical problems, code review, and game logic programming. Our tech stack includes C++, Lua, Python, OpenGL ES, Metal, and a proprietary engine.

We require at least one year of experience managing a team of 3+ programmers and developing projects in C++. Knowledge of modern C++ standards and experience with game engines like Unity or Unreal are preferred.

We offer flexible working arrangements, health benefits, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant company culture with events and merchandise.

This position requires relocation to Dublin or remote work from other countries (excluding Russia and Belarus).