Lead Software Engineer

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Lead Software Engineer will be a driving force for technical excellence, working with the team to implement best practices, improve architecture, and foster a high-performance engineering culture. This role involves direct involvement in development sprints to maximize velocity, leading and mentoring engineers, and driving architectural decisions for scalable, maintainable, and high-performance game products. The engineer will also implement and enforce engineering best practices, adopt new tools and technologies including AI, and transition the team to a high-performance culture aligned with ambitious, venture-backed goals. The role requires strong programming fundamentals, hands-on coding abilities, and a solid grasp of software architecture, TDD, code reviews, and clean coding principles. Proficiency in profiling games to identify bottlenecks and performance issues is also essential. The position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years in a technical leadership role
  • Ability to estimate and plan tasks
  • Strong programming fundamentals
  • Hands-on coding abilities
  • Strong software architecture understanding
  • Proficiency in profiling games
  • Experience building complex systems
  • Mentoring and developing talent
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with agile methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Good to have:
  • Immersion in game development, Unity, and C# over 6-9 months
  • Experience with AI technologies

Job Details

Lead Software Engineer (Non - Gaming)


Role & Key Responsibilities


-You will be the driving force behind our technical excellence. You'll work closely with our team to
implement best practices, improve our architecture, and create a high-performance engineering culture.
-Over a 6-9 month period, you'll also immerse yourself in game development, Unity, and C# to become a
well-rounded technical leader in the gaming space.
-Drive maximum development velocity through direct involvement in development sprints,
ensuring developers work as efficiently and effectively as possible.
-Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous
improvement.
-Drive architectural decisions that ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-performance game
products.
-Foster a high-performance engineering culture aligned with ambitious goals, accountability, and
proactive problem-solving.
-Implement and enforce engineering best practices (e.g., code reviews, testing, documentation)
and the adoption of new tools, technologies including AI, and methodologies to optimize team
efficiency.
-Transition our team to a high-performance culture aligned with our ambitious, venture-backed
goals.


Requirements


-8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role
-Ability to reasonably estimate and plan tasks and features.
-Strong programming fundamentals and hands-on coding abilities
-Strong grasp of software architecture, TDD, code reviews, and clean coding principles.
-Proficient at profiling games to identify bottlenecks and performance issues.
-Experience building complex, scalable software systems
-Proven track record of driving architectural decisions and technical excellence
-Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent
-Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
-Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts
-Experience with agile development methodologies
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience



Please note: This position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client, not by Playdawn.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.


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