Smilegate Barcelona is seeking an experienced Lead Engine Programmer to lead a team of highly skilled engine programmers to perform most effectively, fostering a culture that balances productivity, innovation learning, and healthy communication.
For this role, you will need...
The ability to operate at a high and low level - capable of hands-on work as well as leadership and mentorship to your team
A strong understanding of the Unreal engine and how to expand it
Knowledge of all game engine systems to work with and discuss needs from other departments and generate cost-effective pipelines
A deep desire to build up a world-class Engine team
Excellent track record - credited on at least 2 shipped AAA games either as Senior / Lead Engine programmer
Experience and deep working knowledge on building Game Engine components
Proficiency in Unreal Engine in a modern console environment
Innovative thinking with creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, iterative environment
Strong understanding of development processes, workflows, and tools
Ability to lead and delegate as required
As a Lead Engine Programmer, you will...
Coordinate with QA, Build Engineers, and Level Design team to define the best coding processes that balance rapid iteration with stability
Be the representative and champion for the Engine coding team to all other parties
Communicate with console manufacturers to understand and get the best of the latest generation hardware
Continuously monitor the performance of all game systems
Help build up a world-class Engine Programming team by being involved in interviewing and hiring process
Be the mentor, guide, and leader of your team of handpicked coders
Provide meaningful feedback to your team through team meetings, 1 on 1 sessions, and 360 feedback
Be on top of the personal development goals of your coders, making sure there is always a healthy environment that fosters learning
Just some of the benefits of working with Smilegate include...
Breakfast in the Office
Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).
23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to 2nd January).
Developing your career working in a super exciting environment with a great working atmosphere, international work environment
Fully stocked studio kitchen
16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave PLUS full parental flexibility
Beer Thursdays
Flexible Working Hours & Flexible Friday
Flexible working conditions of Work From Home
Private Health insurance, including dental coverage
Incredible office in Barcelona in the heart of 22@ (games room, shower, auditorium, canteen, gym, etc.) 15min from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.
Team Building Events.
Relocation Package/assistance and VISA support
Interested? Want to know more?
Get in touch with Dave on+44 (0)1709 834 777 now or email dave.m@aswift.com
