Unreal Expert Programmer

What we need:

Smilegate Barcelona is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Unreal Engine Programmer to lead a team of highly skilled engine programmers to perform in the most effective way, 

fostering a culture that balances productivity, innovation learning and healthy communication. 

We are looking for someone with:

• The ability to operate at high and low level - capable of hands-on work as well as leader and mentor to your team.
• A very strong understanding of the Unreal Engine 4 and how to expand it, including its hidden limitations.
• Understanding of all game engine systems to work with and discuss needs from other departments and generate cost-effective pipelines.
• A deep desire to build up a world class Engine team.

What the role involves:

Working hand in hand with all other departments to identify specific needs and build a structure that supports rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term.

• Coordinate with QA, Build Engineers and Level Design team to define the best coding processes that balances rapid iteration with stability.
• Be the representative and champion for the Engine coding team to all other parties.
• Coordinate Engine coders establishing code guidelines, code structure and performance budgets.
• Communicate with console manufacturers to understand and get the best of the latest generation hardware.
• Continuously monitor the performance of all game systems.
• Help build up a world class Engine Programming team by being involved in the interviewing and hiring process.
• Be the mentor, guide and leader of your team of handpicked coders.
• Provide meaningful feedback to your team through team meetings, 1 on 1 sessions and 360 feedback.
• Be on top of the personal development goals of your coders, making sure there is always a healthy environment that fosters learning.

Role requirements:

• Excellent track record - credited on at least 2 shipped AAA games either as Senior / Lead Engine programmer.
• Experience and deep working knowledge on building Game Engine components.
• Unreal Engine working experience in a modern console environment.
• Innovative thinker with creative problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, iterative environment.
• Strong understanding of development processes, workflows, and tools.
• Ability to lead and delegate as required.