Firaxis Games
Lead Programmer – Firaxis Games
Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated Lead Programmer to direct our development team. We are looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in software development who enjoys working on a diverse set of challenging problems. In this role, candidates will serve as a domain expert in Unreal Tech and will be required to teach, share, and mentor the team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate easily and effectively with fellow coders, designers, and artists.
What You Will Do
Consult with departments to understand project goals and requirements.
Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization to ensure successful Unreal Engine integration.
Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability.
Assist the team to resolve difficult technical issues and address Unreal Engine–related challenges.
Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, extensions, and optimizations to the existing code base.
Actively maintain skill set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest industry innovations.
Lead optimization across several platforms.
Who We Think Will Be a Great Fit
3+ years of engineering experience using Unreal Engine.
Some leadership capacity.
A broad knowledge of Unreal's internals.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
Highly proficient in the C++ programming language.
Comfortable with multi-threading, templates, and optimization.
Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
Experience with multiple languages, frameworks, and tools is a plus.
Self‑motivated and passionate about games.
Good team communication skills, able to translate rough ideas into concrete implementations.
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews, and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
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What You Will Do
Consult with departments to understand project goals and requirements.
Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization to ensure successful Unreal Engine integration.
Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability.
Assist the team to resolve difficult technical issues and address Unreal Engine–related challenges.
Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, extensions, and optimizations to the existing code base.
Actively maintain skill set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest industry innovations.
Lead optimization across several platforms.
Who We Think Will Be a Great Fit
3+ years of engineering experience using Unreal Engine.
Some leadership capacity.
A broad knowledge of Unreal's internals.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
Highly proficient in the C++ programming language.
Comfortable with multi-threading, templates, and optimization.
Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
Experience with multiple languages, frameworks, and tools is a plus.
Self‑motivated and passionate about games.
Good team communication skills, able to translate rough ideas into concrete implementations.
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews, and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
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