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Lead Software Engineer

Panic Button, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Panic Button Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers Oversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platforms Collaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holders Responsible for performance and stability across all platforms Identify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues Contribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solving Participate in strategic planning and technical roadmap development

Requirements

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers Oversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platforms Collaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holders Responsible for performance and stability across all platforms Identify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues Contribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solving. Participate in strategic planning and technical roadmap development

Bonus

Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 or Unity

Salary Range

$150,000 - $220,000

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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