Software Engineering Lead (Game Development Services)

At Keywords Studios, we are delivering a strengthened Create service line to our clients, combining the cross-functional expertise of our Game Development and Art Services. Collaborating across our global integrated network of 70+ studios, our talented Keywords teams deliver the highest quality video game content, passionately building on much-loved IPs as well as helping shape fresh content from the ground up in partnership with our clients.

Forgotten Empires, a Keywords Create studio, is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 80+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of whom brings a unique skill set and perspective to the table.

We are now looking for a Lead Software Engineer who is passionate about Real-time strategy games, mainly the "Age of Empires" franchise to join the Forgotten Empires studios remotely in Europe. A Key leader who will be responsible to interface with our client and running a team of remote Software engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your team working on a C++ codebase on a custom (legacy) engine.
• Guiding team members on code maintenance and new feature implementation.
• Updating, writing new features and optimizing an existing engine.
• Determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team.
• Delegating/tracking tasks and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to align on overall project goals; work with other leads to complete projects.
• Liaising with team members, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed to standard.

• Proven C++ experience
• Previous leadership experience.
• 2+ years experience in the video game industry (with at least 1 completed project)
• Experience working in a team environment.
• B2-C1 English level – conversational and written.
• Player/Development experience with RTS games is a plus (especially Age of Empires)

Attractive salary and package

Benefits - private medical care, sports card

Casual and professional work environment

Company equipment provided and internet cost reimbursed

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom

Area of Work: IT & Infosec, Game Development

Service: Support Services, Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote