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:
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
