Principal Engine Programmer

Description :

As a Principal Engine Programmer (Unreal) at LightFury, you will be the technical leader responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing core engine systems for our AAA games using Unreal Engine. You will lead a team of talented engineers, drive technical innovation, and ensure our games achieve industry-leading performance and visual fidelity. This role demands deep technical expertise, leadership acumen, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges at scale.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the architecture and development of core engine systems, including rendering, physics, audio, and gameplay frameworks within Unreal Engine.
• Drive technical vision and strategy for engine development across multiple AAA projects.
• Mentor and guide a team of engine programmers, providing technical leadership and career development.
• Collaborate with technical directors, lead programmers, and department heads to define technical requirements and project roadmaps.
• Optimize engine performance for target platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
• Research and implement cutting-edge rendering techniques, including real-time ray tracing, advanced lighting, and post-processing effects.
• Design and implement scalable systems for large open-world games and multiplayer architectures.
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and development workflows for the engine team.
• Work closely with platform holders (Sony, Microsoft, Epic Games) on engine optimization and platform specific features.
• Lead technical reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and Unreal Engine updates.

Requirements :

Unreal Engine Expertise :

Engine Development Expertise :

and shader development.

Desirable Skills :

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