Lead Game Porting Engineer (Cross-Platform)

Panic Button

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A growing gaming studio in Austin, Texas, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer to focus on game porting. Responsibilities include leading a team, overseeing porting processes, and addressing technical challenges across platforms. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the video game industry and hands-on skills in coding and debugging. Salary range is $150,000 - $220,000.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience leading software engineering teams in the video game industry.
  • Recent experience in cross-platform console development.
  • Hands-on coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
  • Oversee the entire porting lifecycle across multiple platforms.
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks.

Skills

Team leadership
Cross-platform console development
Coding and debugging

Tools

Unreal Engine 4/5
Unity

Job description

A growing gaming studio in Austin, Texas, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer to focus on game porting. Responsibilities include leading a team, overseeing porting processes, and addressing technical challenges across platforms. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the video game industry and hands-on skills in coding and debugging. Salary range is $150,000 - $220,000.
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