Lead Game Developer - Talent Pool

Responsibilities Lead a team of engineers, ensuring alignment on project objectives, technical direction, and timely delivery. Own the architecture and implementation of gameplay, multiplayer, UI, and rendering systems across Unreal, Unity, and custom engines. Conduct regular 1-on-1s with engineers, providing mentorship and supporting career growth in collaboration with engineering managers. Oversee technical quality by ensuring best practices, conducting code reviews, and driving performance optimization efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Art, UX, and QA to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Manage project risks by identifying technical challenges early and working with stakeholders to resolve blockers. Communicate project status, technical trade-offs, and resource needs to leadership and external clients. Contribute to process improvements in hiring, technical documentation, and engineering workflows. Technical Requirements Must have At least 7 years of development experience, with a strong focus on C++ and game development. Prior experience leading an engineering team, driving technical direction, and mentoring developers. Advanced/Fluent English (C1/C2), with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong background in Unreal Engine, Unity, or custom engine development, with expertise in gameplay, UI, or rendering. Experience in performance optimization, ensuring efficient memory usage, CPU/GPU performance, and scalability. Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce) and CI/CD pipelines for game development. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Art, UX, and QA teams to align on technical solutions. Nice to have Experience with multiplayer game development, including networking, replication, and server architecture. Background in porting games to multiple platforms, optimizing for different hardware constraints. Knowledge of game AI systems or procedural content generation. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or C# for tooling and automation. Experience with graphics programming, including shaders, rendering pipelines, and GPU optimization. Prior experience working with distributed teams or external development partners. Experience with console development for Gen8 (PS4, Xbox One) and Gen9 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S), including platform-specific optimizations, certification processes, and hardware constraints. Experience with mobile game development, including performance optimization, memory management, and platform-specific considerations (iOS/Android). Senior Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Entertainment Providers J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Manaus, Pernambuco, BR

Posted Date: 11/14/2025