Stormind Games · 6 hours ago
Lead Programmer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expStormind Games is seeking a Lead Gameplay Programmer who will provide high-level technical direction while remaining hands-on with critical features. The role involves guiding and mentoring the programming team, ensuring architectural integrity, and championing code quality and performance.
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Responsibilities
Define, document, and champion the game's high-level technical architecture
Lead technical design discussions, collaborating with Senior Programmers (System, Gameplay, Graphics, etc.) to evaluate solutions and select the best path forward
Act as the guardian of code quality, performance, and stability, ensuring all systems work cohesively
Champion pragmatic engineering solutions. You will be the primary advocate for the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle, pushing the team to find the simplest, most maintainable solution that meets the design goals, avoiding unnecessary complexity
Lead and mentor the entire programming team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
Maintain a constant, high-level awareness of all technical workstreams
Your primary goal is to ensure no team member is blocked or 'stuck.'
Proactively identify when an engineer might be 'going off-track' or implementing a solution that violates the core architecture or engineering common sense, and guide them back
Design, implement, and maintain core systems & features yourself when necessary
Analyze, profile, and optimize systems and features when needed
Support and provide guidance in debugging and fixing complex issues
Collaborate to find the best possible compromises between design ambitions and technical reality
Analyze new features and design decisions to ensure they are technically feasible, can be implemented within the schedule, and will not corrupt the existing technical infrastructure
Work closely with production to define technical roadmaps, estimate timelines, and identify potential risks
Ensure the team has the right tools and processes to work efficiently
Conduct high-level code reviews to enforce standards and maintain a healthy codebase
Qualification
Required
7+ years in game development, with significant experience in a Lead or Principal/Senior Programmer role
At least one shipped AA title developed with Unreal Engine 5 on PC and console
A deep understanding across multiple programming disciplines (e.g., Systems, Gameplay, AI, Graphics, Tools)
Expert-level knowledge of C++ and a profound understanding of Unreal Engine's architecture
Solid foundation in 3D math (vectors, matrices, rotations, transforms)
Strong knowledge of software design patterns and best practices for game development
Proven ability to architect complex systems and features and guide others in their implementation
Experience profiling and optimizing systems and features for performance and memory
Familiarity with Visual Studio and/or Rider
Experience with version control systems such as Git and/or Perforce
Fluency in English, written and spoken
Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies in a leadership capacity
Experience managing technical debt and long-term codebase evolution
Exceptional mentorship and communication skills
A strong sense of 'engineering common sense' and a proven ability to make pragmatic decisions that balance technical debt, features, and schedule
Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and to negotiate solutions that benefit the project as a whole
Preferred
Development and optimization experience on console (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch)
Experience in using and maintaining both console and 3rd party Online Subsystems to support online features
Experience modifying the Unreal Engine source code
Experience developing third-person action-adventure games
Company
Stormind Games
Stormind Games is the video game studio specialized in the development of intense stories for PC and consoles.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Marsa Holding
2025-10-29Series Unknown
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