Remote Lead Game Developer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Game Developer to steer architecture and delivery of ambitious games from concept to launch. You will guide a globally distributed team, shape technical direction, and ensure high-quality, scalable code.

Ideal candidates have shipped titles, strong leadership, and deep experience with Unity or Unreal Engine, C++, and C#. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and producers in a remote-first environment to deliver immersive player experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional game development experience with shipped titles.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in C++ or C# with OO principles.
• Experience with multiplayer networking, AI, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and implementation of cross‑platform game features.
• Architect robust, scalable game codebases.
• Mentor and guide a team of game developers.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and producers on goals and timelines.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Champion best practices in code quality and performance.

Skills

Game development

Leadership

C++

C#

Unity

Unreal Engine

Multiplayer networking

AI

Performance optimization

Remote collaboration

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

C++

C#

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge force in the Arts & Entertainment industry, is searching for an accomplished Remote Lead Game Developer to join their highly collaborative, fully remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned developer to architect and guide the creation of innovative video games from concept to launch. You will be responsible for technical leadership, code architecture, and fostering a culture of excellence within the development team, all while working from your preferred location. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of game development lifecycles and a passion for creating immersive, engaging player experiences in a remote-first capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and implementation of game features across multiple platforms.
• Architect robust, scalable, and maintainable game codebases using C++ or C#.
• Mentor and guide a team of game developers, fostering collaboration and high-quality output.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and producers to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges throughout the development cycle.
• Champion best practices in game development, code quality, and performance optimization.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in professional game development, with a proven track record of shipping successful titles.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing development teams.
• Expertise in game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in C++ or C#, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with multiplayer networking, physics, AI, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, adept at remote collaboration and project management.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, empowering you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in a dynamic field.
• Contribute to groundbreaking projects within the Arts & Entertainment tech space.