Lead Programmer.

Games Jobs Direct; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Riyadh is seeking a Lead Programmer to oversee game code development and lead a programming team. The ideal candidate must possess a Master's degree in computer science and have over 5 years of experience in a similar role. This full-time position offers a generous salary and benefits, working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous salary

Benefits package

Welcoming culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Senior/Lead Programmer role.
• Experience with at least 3 shipped games across multiple platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of programmers.
• Implement strategies to optimize game performance.
• Set technical guidelines for game code.

Skills

Team management

Problem-solving

C / C++ / C# proficiency

Unreal Engine knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a Lead Programmer to join their team developing console games. This is a full-time role based in Riyadh that offers a generous salary and benefits package.

As a Lead Programmer, you will be responsible for leading the programming team, overseeing game code development, and ensuring technical excellence in the game.

In your initial weeks, you can expect to:

1. Lead and manage a team of programmers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to achieve project goals, quality, and timelines.
2. Implement strategies to optimize game performance, memory, and framerate.
3. Set technical guidelines to ensure scalability, maintenance, and evolution of game code.
4. Enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processes.
5. Review and provide feedback on code submissions to meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have experience managing a team, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for developing high-quality console games. You will also need:

• A master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Senior / Lead Programmer role.
• Experience with at least 3 shipped games across multiple platforms and engines.
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine architecture, with the ability to implement custom features.
• Strong skills in C / C++ / C# and other development languages.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits, working within a welcoming and inclusive culture.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Alfie from Skillsearch today to apply for this full-time Lead Programmer position in Riyadh. We look forward to meeting you!

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