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Keywords Studios

Lead Game Developer

full-time Remote

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Lead the technical vision and project management of innovative game development, driving team success while shaping strategic growth opportunities.

Description
As a Lead Game Programmer at KWS Mexico, you will be at the forefront of shaping the technical vision and driving the success of our development projects. You won’t just lead a team—you’ll build, inspire, and empower a world-class group of engineers to push the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming. Working hand-in-hand with the Studio Head, you’ll influence not only our technology roadmap but also our strategic growth and business opportunities.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Define, implement, and uphold cutting-edge technical standards and best practices.
  • Partner closely with game designers and producers to ensure innovative ideas are technically achievable.
  • Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring emerging technologies and industry trends to keep our games competitive and future-ready.

Project Management

  • Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex engineering projects.
  • Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure smooth production cycles.
  • Proactively identify risks and develop smart, actionable solutions.
  • Confidently present technical strategies and updates to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Team Management

  • Play a key role in hiring and growing a high-performing Game Dev team, in partnership with the business and recruitment teams.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership while mentoring and developing team members to reach their full potential.
  • Guide your team through mission-critical projects with clarity, motivation, and vision.

Problem-Solving

  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges quickly and effectively.
  • Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows, tools, and processes.

Communication

  • Foster clear, transparent communication across teams, stakeholders, and departments.
  • Present technical concepts in simple, compelling terms to non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate with the Studio Head to develop new business leads and contribute to long-term growth strategies.

Requirements

    • Proven experience in software engineering, including 4+ years in a leadership role (desirable).
    • Expert-level proficiency in C++ and C#.
    • Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 4/5, AWS, and console platforms (Steam/PlayStation/Xbox).
    • Proven success in shipping 2–3 console titles or 4–5 PC titles.
    • Track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.
    • Skilled in analyzing technical risks and making data-driven, strategic recommendations.
    • Exceptional ability to communicate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Strong collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills, thriving in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Law Benefits.

Schedule: From Monday – Friday

After 3 months:

Major and minor medical expenses insurance.

Saving funds.

Grocery vouchers

When providing your information in this application, you indicate that you understand we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Mexico

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Major and minor medical expenses insurance.
  • Grocery vouchers: Grocery vouchers
Keywords Studios

COMPANY PROFILEEstablished in 1998 and floated on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM in 2013, Keywords(KWS) is the world’s leading provider of technical services to the fast growing, global video games market. Our 5,000 employees in 50+ Studios in 21 countries provide graphic art asset production, game development, audio, testing, localization and customer support services to most of the leading video game developers and publishers. We have a proven track record of organic and acquisition led growth and have successfully acquired and integrated 39 acquisitions since 2014. WHY WORK AT KEYWORDS STUDIOS? People that work at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. As a business we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 43 global studios or working together virtually. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility. We learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians.https://www.keywordsstudios.com/

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