Game Programming Team Lead

5 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Games Jobs Direct Full time

Job Description:

We're looking for a skilled Lead Programmer to join our team developing console games.

The successful candidate will lead the programming team, oversee game code development, and ensure technical excellence.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of programmers, guiding them towards achieving project goals, quality, and timeline.
  • Optimise game performance, memory, and framerate through strategic planning.
  • Establish technical guidelines for scalable, maintainable, and evolvable game code.
  • Enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processes.
  • Provide feedback on code submissions, ensuring they meet quality standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in a Senior / Lead Programmer role.
  • At least 3 games released across various platforms and engines.
  • Deep understanding of Unreal engine architecture and custom feature implementation.
  • Excellent C / C++ / C# and other development language skills.


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