We are supporting Smilegate Barcelona as they seek an experienced Senior to Lead Engine Programmer to lead a team of highly skilled engine programmers and fostering a culture that balances productivity, innovation learning, and healthy communication. 

In this role, you will be bringing a strong understanding of Unreal Engine and how to expand it and a solid understanding of all game engine systems to work with and discuss needs from other departments and generate cost-effective pipelines.

Your responsibilities…

• Working with all other departments to identify specific needs and build a structure that supports rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term
• 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
• Coordinate engine coders establishing code guidelines, code structure, and performance budgets
• 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

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

• Excellent track record, with being credited on two or more shipped AAA games, either as senior or lead engine programmer
• Experience and deep working knowledge on building game engine components
• Unreal Engine working experience in a modern console environment
• Innovative thinker 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

Perks and benefits including…

• Relocation package with VISA support
• Monthly restaurant tickets approximating to 2,160€/year
• Studio refreshments
• 16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave 
• Private health insurance, including dental coverage
• Team building events