Lead Programmer
Please apply via email:
jobs@variablestate.com
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Fully Remote (UK based)
Salary: Negotiable
Responsibilities:
• Hands-on prototyping, developing and implementing key gameplay systems
• Manage a team of programmers and help them with their development goals
• Report to the studio owners as the point of contact for the programming discipline. Collaborate with other leads within the studio on game features.
• Oversee tasks across the programming discipline and support the team to ensure they deliver work in a timely manner and to the highest standard of quality
• Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation as required
• Identify and promote programming best practices within the studio
• Be a positive leader, managing your team and mentoring when necessary
• Communicate ideas, intent and constraints to both technical and non-technical team members
Essential Requirements:
• 7+ years of experience working in games
• Generalist skill set, comfortable with gameplay programming, AI, UI, physics, platform integration, etc
• Professional experience overseeing a programming team in a lead capacity throughout the full game development cycle on a shipped title
• Exceptional management and communication skills
• Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine 4
• Experience in developing AAA titles on console and PC platforms
Preferred:
• Experience developing for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and PS4
Please apply via email:
jobs@variablestate.com