We’re working with Black Forest Games in the search for a Lead Programmer to join their international team and work on Ips known worldwide. BFG are currently working on ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin’ and you will lead a team of developers working on this title.
As a Lead Programmer you will oversee and support a team of Gameplay Programmers creating the Turtles title using Unreal Engine. A key element of your role will be to mentor the team and it’s developers of varying skill levels, as well as promoting a collaborative and friendly culture.
Black Forest are part of the fastest-growing publisher in Europe, Embracer Group, and the biggest studio of THQ Nordic Vienna. Their last release was the highly successful remake of ‘Destroy All Humans!’. They look to combine the creative freedom and culture of an independent studio with the financial security of a big publisher.
Your responsibilities will include…
Manage projects by planning and delegating tasks to a diverse team with varying skill levels
Collaborate across departments
Mentor, coach and inspire team members to elevate their technical prowess
Foster a friendly and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, synergy and conflict resolution
Craft remarkable games and uphold company values
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
7 or more years of professional games programming experience
5 or more years in a leadership position
Proficient in C++
A proven track record of effective leadership skills
Good English language skills
Bonus points if you have…
Familiarity with UE4 or UE5
Knowledge of profiling, optimizing code and linear algebra concepts
Contributed to recent AA/AAA character-based games
Perks and benefits include…
Flexible working hours and a 38 hour working week
30 days annual leave
Additional free health insurance
Pension Plan
Mental health support
Free accident insurance
Fitness area in the studio
Free English and German language classes
Black Forest Games is located in one of the most beautiful in Southern Germany, located close to Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, and Basel. You can also base yourself in Strasbourg, France, and get to the studio easily by making the short cross border commute by train or car.
