Lead Game Developer

As a Lead Game Programmer at KWS Mexico City, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our development projects. You will build a team and lead these talented engineers, ensuring that they have the resources and support they need to deliver high-quality code. You will also collaborate with the studio head to develop business leads and contribute to the studio's growth plans.

Responsibilities: 

• Technical Leadership: 

• Define and maintain technical standards and best practices. 

• Collaborate with game designers and producers to ensure technical feasibility. 

• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies. 

• Project Management: 

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects. 

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources. 

• Identify and mitigate risks. 

• Should be competent presenting technical information to a range of audiences including non-technical audiences 

• Team Management: 

• Takes an active role in the hiring process with the business and recruitment team for the creation and development of the Game Dev team.
• Leads a team working on significant and critical projects. Provides both technical and team leadership and mentoring. 

Problem-Solving: 

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues. 

• Identify opportunities for process improvement. 

• Communication: 

• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and other departments. 

• Present technical concepts to non-technical audiences. 

• Collaborate with the studio head to develop business leads and contribute to the studio's growth plans. 

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years in a leadership role. 

• Strong proficiency in C++, C#. 

• Experience with Unreal 4/5, AWS, Steam/PlayStation/Xbox platforms.  

• Proven track record of shipping at least 2-3 console titles or 4-5 PC titles. 

• Responsible for delivering projects on budget, on time, to requirements, and with high quality; 

• Able to analyze and evaluate technical risks within the scope of a project and make judicious recommendations; 

• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language; 

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; 

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Law Benefits.

Schedule: From Monday – Friday

After 3 months:

Major and minor medical expenses insurance.

Saving funds.

Grocery vouchers

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Mexico

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote