Lead Game Developer — Hybrid, Mentorship & Innovation

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

Professional development

Conferences

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Developer in Pretoria to guide a talented team in building high-performance games. You will oversee technical development, architecture, and gameplay systems across platforms, blending creativity with robust engineering.

You will mentor developers, drive engine choices (Unity or Unreal), optimize performance, and ensure quality through reviews and testing. Hybrid work and strong compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game development experience, including lead or senior roles.
• Strong proficiency in C++ or C# and engine work.
• Experience designing complex game systems (AI, physics, gameplay).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of game developers.
• Architect and implement core game systems.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, producers to translate concepts.
• Optimize performance and stability across platforms.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce standards.
• Stay current with engines and development practices.

Skills

Team leadership

C++/C#

Game engines (Unity/Unreal)

Software architecture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Developer in Pretoria to guide a talented team in building high-performance games. You will oversee technical development, architecture, and gameplay systems across platforms, blending creativity with robust engineering.

You will mentor developers, drive engine choices (Unity or Unreal), optimize performance, and ensure quality through reviews and testing. Hybrid work and strong compensation are offered.