Lead Engineer, Unreal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Oversee and collaborate with a talented group of engineers, offering technical direction and constructive feedback across various game development fields.

• Create adaptable, scalable, and network-efficient gameplay systems.

• Recognize and mitigate technical risks related to execution, scheduling, and other critical focus areas.

• Establish and advocate for standards, design principles, software architecture, processes, and work methodologies throughout the team.

• Collaborate closely with production and leadership teams to estimate, plan, and meet milestone deadlines effectively.

• Articulate technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Develop robust and scalable gameplay features and tools utilizing Unreal Engine 5.

• Lead the team in constructing major systems for various projects.

• Assist in defining the technical roadmap and strategy aligned with the product vision, budget considerations, and long-term technological objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in game development.

• At least 4 years in a managerial role overseeing engineering teams.

• Strong proficiency in C++ and mathematical concepts.

• Knowledge of multiplayer gaming, replication processes, and client-server or alternative authority architectures.

• Proven experience in shipping at least one AAA console title.

• Recent professional experience with Unreal Engine.

• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, performance factors, and code quality standards.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.

• Experience in extending or modifying Unreal Engine 5 (preferred).

• Background in delivering multi-platform titles (preferred).

• Familiarity with all phases of game development, from concept through to post-launch operations (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote, remote-first work environment.

• Full-time employee position available for residents or citizens of Ireland.

• Contractor arrangement for applicants residing outside of Ireland.