Lead Tools Programmer

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, implementation, and upkeep of internal tools and systems to enhance workflows across various disciplines.

• Create customized editor tools, content pipelines, and asset management systems that integrate flawlessly with Unreal Engine 5.

• Work collaboratively with other departments to proactively identify bottlenecks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

• Enhance and integrate current tools utilized across projects and the organization.

• Collaborate with production and recruiting teams to hire, onboard, and define the scope of the tools engineering team.

• Translate tool support requests into actionable tasks while effectively delegating to the team, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.

• Suggest tools or technologies that could improve the capacity to provide excellent systems support.

• Offer direct management and mentorship to your team members, encouraging their professional development and career aspirations.

• Write high-quality, optimized, and bug-free code that aligns with project objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of professional programming experience within the gaming industry.

• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership position.

• Strong proficiency in C++ programming.

• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or similar AAA game engines.

• Competence in UI/UX design, particularly with Slate, Editor Utility Widgets, or equivalent frameworks.

• Ability to think creatively and strategically to address technical challenges and foster technological innovation.

• A customer-focused work ethic.

• Preferred: Previous experience on a released AAA title.

• Familiarity with a scripting language or system, such as Blueprint, Python, or MEL.

• Experience with Digital Content Creation software.

• Knowledge of C#.

• Familiarity with build system software such as Jenkins or Horde.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-funded medical healthcare (including dental, vision, and mental health).

• Complimentary mental health support, featuring access to counseling, psychiatric care, and various well-being webinars.

• Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays annually.

• 401K plan with employer matching.

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, education, streaming services, and more.

• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take an additional day off when experiencing period pain.

• RED Parents Network — support for working parents.

• Flexible working hours.

• Training, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are available.

• A welcome pack filled with goodies to help you feel at home once you join the team.

• Dog-friendly office — bring your furry friend with you and care for them while you work!

• A truly international working environment — an opportunity to meet and collaborate with a diverse range of individuals from around the globe.

• No dress code — we prefer to keep things casual.