Lead Unreal Engine Software Engineer – Gameplay & Tools

Virtuos Games; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game development company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee architectural design and implementation across multiple platforms. You will mentor and lead a talented team, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in the gaming industry, is proficient in C++ and Unreal Engine, and has a solid background in Agile methodologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex and engaging projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years working experience in games industry.
• Experience in platform specific APIs.
• Passionate about games and game development.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, implement, test and debug code.
• Review code of peers, optimizing software components.
• Help Game Producers allocate tasks according to skills.

Skills

C++ programming skills

Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5 proficiency

Agile/SCRUM experience

Good communication skills in English

Problem-solving ability

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

A leading video game development company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee architectural design and implementation across multiple platforms. You will mentor and lead a talented team, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in the gaming industry, is proficient in C++ and Unreal Engine, and has a solid background in Agile methodologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex and engaging projects.