Lead development for a project or initiative, championing both technical excellence and player experience
Guide, mentor, and help build a highly effective programming team
Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features, while maintaining strong architectural and algorithmic direction
Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development
Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the project's production and development
Write robust, maintainable code
Requirements
Experience as a leader in an programming role, with demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively
Significant experience developing games or other interactive real-time technology applications
A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box
Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and tools
The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind
Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
Knowledge of Verse and Unreal Editor for Fortnite is a plus
This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).
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California Base Pay Range$190,010-$278,682 USDWashington Base Pay Range$172,736-$253,247 USD ABOUT US
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