Lead Programmer (Malta)

PlayMagic is a game development studio with offices in Malta, Ukraine, and one in Mexico. The Studio is currently working on a series of unannounced projects, on both internal games as well as external dev projects.

What are you working on?

• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Design, develop, optimize, and debug UE4+ engine systems.

• Deploy, evaluate performance, and test on supported game platforms. 

• Work closely with production, engineering, design, and art teams on technical goals, features , and development. 

• Performance management and participation in code reviews.

• Contribute to the design and roadmap of engine technology.

• Collaborate and co-develop with other engineering teams.

• Use company-provided workstation hardware, console dev kits, and video game industry standard software tools such as Visual Studio and Perforce to perform your work.

• Communicate with other developers, company leadership, and external partners, using online tools such as Slack, Zoom, Teams.

• Collaborate in peer education and self-study.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize the middleware, code, SDKs, internal libraries, and everything in between.

• Participate with other departments providing development, documentation, influence strategy, and overall direction for games technology through your contributions.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 7+ years developing and optimizing engine systems.

• 3+ years experience as a lead.

• 1+ shipped AAA console or PC titles with UE4.

• Strong C/C++ skills are a must.

• Background in parallel programming and multi-threaded engine systems.

• Understanding of computer architecture and memory systems.

• Familiarity with current and next console SDKs, Steam, Epic Game Store.

• Knowledge and experience with game development systems.

• Conversant in PC and Console game development techniques and best practices.

• Great with lateral thinking and motivation to work independently and on a team as well as the ability to work directly with teams across multiple territories and time zones.

• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation from the beginning of a project through completion.

• Dedication, teamwork, and professionalism.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Great interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with common game industry tools & middleware.