Lead Game Developer

Keywords Studios; A distancia; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading game development company is seeking a Lead Game Programmer to shape the technical direction of development projects. In this role, you will build and lead a talented team, oversee project management, and ensure high-quality code delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, strong proficiency in C++ and C#, and a proven track record of shipping console and PC titles. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, working pattern is remote.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Law Benefits

Major and minor medical expenses insurance

Savings funds

Grocery vouchers

Formación

• 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in C++, C#.
• Proven track record of shipping at least 2-3 console titles or 4-5 PC titles.

Responsabilidades

• Define and maintain technical standards and best practices.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Leads a team working on significant and critical projects.

Conocimientos

C++

C#

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Herramientas

Unreal Engine 4/5

AWS

Steam

PlayStation

Xbox

Descripción del empleo

As a Lead Game Programmer at KWS Mexico City, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our development projects. You will build a team and lead these talented engineers, ensuring that they have the resources and support they need to deliver high-quality code. You will also collaborate with the studio head to develop business leads and contribute to the studio's growth plans.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Define and maintain technical standards and best practices.

Collaborate with game designers and producers to ensure technical feasibility.

Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Project Management

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Identify and mitigate risks.

Should be competent presenting technical information to a range of audiences including non-technical audiences.

Team Management

Takes an active role in the hiring process with the business and recruitment team for the creation and development of the Game Dev team.

Leads a team working on significant and critical projects. Provides both technical and team leadership and mentoring.

Problem-Solving

Diagnose and resolve technical issues.

Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Communication

Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and other departments.

Present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Collaborate with the studio head to develop business leads and contribute to the studio's growth plans.

Requirements

10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.

Strong proficiency in C++, C#.

Experience with Unreal 4 / 5, AWS, Steam / PlayStation / Xbox platforms.

Proven track record of shipping at least 2-3 console titles or 4-5 PC titles.

• Responsible for delivering projects on budget, on time, to requirements, and with high quality;
• Able to analyze and evaluate technical risks within the scope of a project and make judicious recommendations;
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language;
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;

Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Law Benefits.

Schedule

From Monday – Friday

After 3 months

• Major and minor medical expenses insurance.
• Saving funds.
• Grocery vouchers

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Role Information : EN

Studio : Keywords Studios

Location : Americas, Mexico

Area of Work : Game Development

Service : Create

Employment Type : Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern : Remote