Lead Engineer
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Devoted StudiosGame Development
CanadaFull-TimeLead
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- Required Skills
- Game DevelopmentC++Unreal engine
Requirements
- 7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 4 years in AAA or mid-tier game development.
- 2+ years as a Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer, or equivalent.
- At least 2 shipped commercial titles as a lead or senior contributor on PC or console.
- Deep Unreal Engine 5 expertise, including C++ at an architectural level and Blueprint proficiency.
- Familiarity with engine subsystems like rendering, physics, gameplay framework, or GAS.
- Strong C++ fundamentals in systems design, memory management, and performance reasoning.
- Experience leading small engineering teams and mentoring others.
- Comfortable in client-facing environments with the ability to communicate with client engineering leads.
- Strong written English and experience with remote-first workflows, documentation, and async communication.
Responsibilities
- Write, review, and own C++ code on the engagement.
- Build and maintain core gameplay, engine, or systems components.
- Unblock engineers on the team through architecture calls, deep-dives, and debugging.
- Perform profiling and optimization across target platforms (console, PC, or mobile).
- Lead and mentor project team engineers, running technical and sprint reviews.
- Act as the technical voice in client conversations and partner with the Senior Game Producer to manage technical scope.
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