Job Description

As a Lead Game Developer, you will work in highly motivated, interdisciplinary production teams, ensuring the quality of technical planning and codebase, and collaborating closely with the development team. You will create an awesome gaming experience for players and act as a mentor. Responsibilities include supervising and participating in all aspects of game development from planning to optimization, defining technical requirements, solving technical and organizational problems, incorporating stakeholder requirements, managing and mentoring the development team, and driving knowledge sharing through code reviews and pair-programming sessions.

Must Have:

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
6+ years of experience in game programming
Extensive knowledge in C# Unity
Backend programming with Java or PHP
Experience with build-pipelines
Performance and code-size optimization
Shipped multiple games as Lead Developer
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong problem analysis skills
Team player with passion for games
Fluent in written and spoken English

Perks:

Work in an exciting industry
Hybrid/Remote model & flexibility
Flexible working hours
Visa & Relocation support
30 days of vacation annually
Fitness perks (E-GYM Wellpass)
Mental health support
Team culture events
Learning & development budget
Public transport subsidy (Deutschlandticket)

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php

java

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Your Job

With your passion for games, you will work in highly motivated, and interdisciplinary production teams. As an open-minded generalist, you enjoy both, ensuring the quality of our technical planning and code base as well as closely collaborating with the entire development team. With your expertise you create an awesome gaming experience for our players and act as a mentor for your team.

You are an expert at finding creative solutions to complex challenges while keeping a clear head & providing good oversight?

You are a go-getter with a solution-oriented mindset?
You have a sweet spot making everything run smoothly?

We have exactly what you are looking for!

Responsibilities

Supervise and participate in all aspects of game development from planning to creating and optimization game modules and documentation of the frontend and backend
Define technical requirements and restrictions for tasks and architectural choices by working closely with other departments
Offer exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills for technical as well as organizational problems by prioritizing and eliminating obstacles to boost confidence in a deadline-oriented environment
Collect and incorporate stakeholder requirements in advance, for example related to technology, methodology and operation in close cooperation with the studio tech director
Manage and mentor the development team with expertise in system design, programming, and optimization to ensure production-ready, high-quality code that can be easily maintained and shared
Drive and endorse a knowledge sharing and collaboration mindset with frequent code reviews, pair-programming sessions and exchange meetings

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent training as an IT specialist
6+ years of experience in game programming
Extensive knowledge in C# Unity as well as backend programming with Java or PHP
Profound experience with build-pipelines, performance- and code-size optimization
Successfully shipped multiple games or projects as their Lead Developer
Excellent leadership skills, able to motivate the team, encourage ownership, recognize talents and drive for excellence by using communication and conflict management skills
Strong problem analysis skills with the ability to find simple, robust and efficient solutions for complex problems
Team player who enjoys working with other departments on shared goals with a passion for games
Fluent in written and spoken English

Benefits

Work in an exciting industry: Join a company at the heart of the gaming world — a creative, passionate environment that’s as fun and dynamic as the games we help bring to life.
Hybrid/Remote model & flexibility: Flexible working hours and the option to work in a hybrid setup or fully remote within Germany.
Visa & Relocation support: Assistance with visa processes and relocation if you're moving to Germany.
Time to recharge: 30 days of vacation annually to rest, travel, or catch up on your favorite games.
Fitness perks: Access a wide range of gyms, swimming pools, and wellness facilities across Germany with a subsidized E-GYM Wellpass membership.
Mental health support: Free and anonymous employee counseling services through the Fürstenberg Institute.
Team culture: Regular company events, celebrations, and social gatherings.
Learning & development: An annual education budget for all employees to support continuous learning and skill-building.
Public transport: Subsidized Deutschlandticket to get you around Hamburg, or wherever else you need to go.