Technical Lead Programmer

Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,400 people worldwide. Every month, 55 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.  

What are you working on?

• Genres: Casual, Adventure, Action, Role-playing
• Platforms: PC, Mobile, iOS, Console, Android, AR

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Management: 

   • Oversee a team of game developers and programmers, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.

   • Delegate tasks effectively based on team member skillsets and project requirements.

   • Facilitate clear and consistent communication within the development team, and act as a liaison with other departments such as art, design, and QA.

   • Conduct performance reviews and set growth objectives for team members.

2. Technical Oversight and Code Quality: 

   • Define and drive the technical direction of game projects by implementing innovative solutions and integrating new tools, engines, or frameworks to enhance development efficiency and the player experience.

   • Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the development lifecycle.

   • Review and approve technical designs, system architecture decisions, and code submissions.

   • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in game development.

3. Project Planning and Execution: 

   • Contribute to project planning, estimations, and task break-downs in collaboration with producers and project managers.

   • Monitor progress against milestones, adjusting priorities and tactics as needed to meet production timelines and quality targets.

   • Coordinate with stakeholders to align technological decisions with creative goals and business objectives.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 6+ years of professional game development experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior engineering role.

• Proven track record of leading teams, mentoring developers, and making critical technical decisions.

• Proficiency in relevant programming languages such as C++, C#, or other scripting languages commonly used in game development

• Strong understanding of game engines like Unity, Unreal Engine, or custom engines.

• Experience with optimization, debugging, and profiling tools to ensure high-quality performance.

• Deep understanding of game mechanics, player experiences, and an appreciation for innovative gameplay design.

• Strong understanding of game engine architecture, rendering pipelines, physics simulations, AI systems, and networked gameplay

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively.

• Ability to work effectively with designers, artists, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

Why do we enjoy working here?

• You want to be part of an exceptional experience, within a company that is constantly growing.

• You want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers.

• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.

• Motivating, challenging and rewarding work on the next great frontiers in games.

• Career-development opportunities.

• Exceptional library of diverse top games with broad distribution.

For more information go to www.gameloft.com

What are the conditions and bonuses?

We offer cool perks, beautiful offices, wellbeing facilities, year-round activities, talented teammates, workshops, team building, and international job opportunities.

• Paid Leave, Includes annual, sick, maternity, paternity leave, etc.

• Private Health Insurance

• Seniority Benefits, Cash and Gift rewards, Long-term Leave

• Birthday Celebrations, Gifts, Leave, and Newsletter on birthdays

• High-Performance Team Training, English Classes, Team Workshops

• Team-Building Activities, Fun outings for team bonding

• Studio Events, Enjoyable activities organized for employees in the studio