Principal Game Programmer

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

📋 Description

• Lead technical and architectural choices across significant systems.

• Take ownership of challenging tasks, including extensive optimization, cross-system refactoring, and high-risk areas of the codebase.

• Establish and maintain technical standards and best practices.

• Mentor developers of all levels through pairing, code reviews, and providing technical guidance.

• Manage documentation and knowledge sharing for pertinent systems and domains.

• Identify, assess, and prototype new tools and workflows.

• Participate in the hiring process through technical interviews and onboarding.

• Work closely with the Technical Director on architectural and technical guidance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in the game development sector.

• Expert-level command of C++.

• Profound understanding of programming principles, system design, and large-scale architectures.

• Significant experience in game programming, including engine-level work and tools development.

• In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine internals and key subsystems.

• Proven history of shipping AA/AAA titles with substantial ownership of core systems.

• Strong skills in debugging, profiling, and optimization across CPU and GPU, including platform-specific tasks.

• Demonstrated experience in mentorship through pair programming, code reviews, and technical coaching.

• Exceptional communication and documentation abilities.

• Sound judgment regarding when to build, refactor, or release as-is.

• Minimum of 2 years of console programming experience with PlayStation or Xbox.

• Candidates should be located in time zones within +/- 2 hours of Germany (CET/CEST), or be willing and able to relocate to Germany.

🏝️ Benefits

• Modern, centrally located office in Frankfurt, Germany (close to Messe).

• Complimentary language courses.

• Monthly allowances for remote work and gym memberships.

• Monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket.

• Tax-free Probonio vouchers available each month.

• Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom).

• Opportunities for career advancement with an annual learning & development budget.

• 28 days of paid vacation, plus time off on the 24th and 31st of December.