Lead Engineer

First Contact is seeking a Lead Engineer to help us create the next generation of high-end VR games.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the engineering team and organize the daily engineering efforts
• Play a key role in the architecture and implementation of a wide range of systems including game front and backend, content production pipelines and LiveOps toolchain
• Lead the engineering team’s scheduling and planning efforts, interfacing with Production and Design to understand priorities and remove bottlenecks.
• Hands-on programming is required. Write clear, portable, extensible, robust and maintainable code
• Navigate complex development scenarios, identify and mitigate development risks
• Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills: interface and collaborate with game designers, artists, audio designers, QA testers and outsourcing entities
• Promote and ensure engineering standards and efficient production pipeline
• Mentor, guide and grow team members

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 - 10 years of professional experience in game development
• Shipped multiple AAA title as a Senior or Lead Engineer on PC/console platforms
• Expert experience in the FPS genre
• Expert level UE4 knowledge in developing system level features for multiplayer games
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and OOP patterns
• Production-minded and practice practical problem solving to deliver under time and resource constraints
• Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent degree in BS or above
• Passion for games

PLUSES

• In-depth knowledge of the 3D rendering pipeline
• Experience in developing production pipeline tools
• Experience in mobile game development
• Experience in VR development