Lead Developer

• Implement with the team the development strategy defined in cooperation with Technical Director ;

• Assign tasks to the developers, estimate time to accomplish them and commit to meeting all objectives according to producer's goals ;

• Make sure the team delivers a code which is clean, clearly structured and commented, in respect of the appropriate conditions of performance and reliability ; Ensure documentation is up to date ;

• Coach and guide the development of the team members ; share knowledge and mentor the less experienced programmers, including task assignments and follow up ;

• Participate to implementation, integration, optimization and debug as well as the team ;

• Efficiently communicate and support messages and decisions from management ;

• Facilitate communication between the programming team and the other production teams (programming, design, art) whether local or abroad ;

• Ensure that quality and scheduling goals are met ;

• Report the progress of the work and provide with the result achieved in the expected time, along with any information necessary for its proper use.

• Report to the Technical Director any trouble issue or risks in order to adapt the development strategy accordingly ;

• Perform other related duties.

• Minimum of 5 years in game programming - preferably on a AAA console title (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch) ; Must have shipped a minimum of 1-2 AAA titles as a game programmer or Lead ;

• Proficient in C++ and object-oriented programming ;

• Demonstrated experience in engine programming or low-level system programming ;

• Very good understanding of the code impact on performance and memory utilization ;

• Experience with supervising a game programming team and enforcing coding practices on team is a significant asset ;

• UE5 coding experience in a professional setting ;

• Autonomous and proactive attitude ;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, French and English both written and spoken ;

• Being comfortable with debugging unfamiliar code ;

• Passion for making and playing games.

• Experience with PBR ;

• Interest for optimization ;

• Experience in developing in-game tools or integrated in the game production pipeline (C++/C#).

• Open and collaborative employee culture.

• Located in the heart of Lyon.

• Partial work from home possible.

• Overseas work opportunities.

• Healthcare plan.

• Team buildings and company activities.

• Complimentary drinks.

• And more...

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