Lead Real-time Engine Programmer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

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Health plan

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Remote work flexibility

Bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Real-time Engine Programmer for a fully remote position. You will guide a team of programmers and artists, steering the development of a proprietary real-time engine to enable immersive experiences.

The role is based conceptually in Paarl, Western Cape, but operates entirely remotely, offering flexibility to work from anywhere. The ideal candidate will have extensive C++ engine experience, a proven track record shipping large-scale real-time projects, and strong

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in real-time engine development, leading teams.

Mansioni

• Lead design, development, and optimization of a custom real-time engine for performance, stability, and scalability.
• Mentor and guide a remote team of programmers and technical artists.
• Collaborate with art, design, and production to translate needs into engine features.

Conoscenze

C++

Engine lead

Rendering pipeline

Graphics APIs

Leadership

Remote team management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Strumenti

Shader tools

Profiling tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge innovator in the Arts & Entertainment space, is actively seeking a Lead Real-time Engine Programmer for a fully remote position. This is a unique opportunity to steer the development of our proprietary real-time engine, driving advancements in interactive and immersive experiences. You will lead a talented team of programmers, architects, and technical artists, fostering a collaborative and innovative remote work culture. Based conceptually in **Paarl, Western Cape, ZA**, but operating entirely remotely, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to world-class projects. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing performance, implementing new features, and ensuring the engine meets the demanding requirements of next-generation content creation. We are looking for a visionary leader passionate about pushing the boundaries of real-time technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of a custom real-time engine, focusing on performance, stability, and scalability.


• Mentor and guide a team of programmers, providing technical direction and fostering best practices.


• Collaborate with art, design, and production teams to understand their needs and translate them into engine features and improvements.


• Develop and implement core engine systems, including rendering, physics, animation, and tool development.


• Identify and address performance bottlenecks across the engine and associated tools.


• Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy for the engine.


• Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality and maintainability.


• Stay current with industry advancements in real-time rendering, game development, and engine technology.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in C++ game engine development, with a significant portion in a lead or senior programming role.


• Proven track record of successfully developing and shipping complex real-time engines or large-scale game projects.


• Deep understanding of rendering pipelines, shader development, and graphics APIs (DirectX, Vulkan, Metal).


• Experience with optimization techniques for CPU and GPU performance.


• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and data structures.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a remote team.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• Familiarity with real-time engine tools and workflows is a plus for this **Paarl, Western Cape, ZA** based, fully remote role.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.


• You'll work on groundbreaking technology with a passionate and talented global team.


• We provide ample opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement.


• Enjoy the ultimate flexibility and autonomy that a remote work arrangement offers.


• Additional benefits include performance bonuses, a generous home office stipend, and regular virtual team-building activities.


• Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment.