Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Side is a global video game development and services partner supporting leading developers and publishers across co-development, engineering, art, audio, QA, localization, and player support. The Lead Engineer / Technical Director will lead engineering efforts on active co-development projects, provide technical direction, contribute hands-on development in Unreal Engine, and help mentor teams while supporting the growth of Side's engineering practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering efforts across active co-development projects
- Partner closely with production, design, art, QA, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences
- Provide technical direction, identify risks early, and drive pragmatic solutions throughout development
- Communicate technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Support estimation, planning, and execution throughout the project lifecycle
- Contribute hands-on to development when needed, particularly within Unreal Engine
- Architect and review gameplay systems, tools, integrations, and performance-critical features
- Guide teams through debugging, profiling, optimization, and technical problem-solving
- Support projects across multiple engines and technologies where required
- Ensure code quality, maintainability, scalability, and performance standards are consistently met
Skills
- We are looking for someone with a background as a Lead Engineer or Technical Director, with professional experience in engineering roles in games or related tech fields
- Shipped at least two titles on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR with Unreal Engine
- Experience in one or more areas such as gameplay, AI, tools, systems, engine, animation tech, backend services, cloud, or DevOps
- Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or equivalent languages
- Hands-on Unreal Engine expert, with solid experience in Unity and proprietary engines
- Familiarity with source control, debugging tools, performance profiling, and agile workflows
Benefits
- Project-based opportunity, contingent on client needs and project availability
- Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment
- Working for the world's leading provider of game services
- Regular progression opportunities to ensure employees flourish
- Remote work
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