Lead Software Engineer

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:You'll work closely with our team to implement best practices, improve our architecture, and create a high-performance engineering culture. Over a 6–9-month period, you'll also immerse yourself in game development, Unity, and C# to become a well-rounded technical leader in the gaming space.Drive maximum development velocity through direct involvement in development sprints, ensuring developers work as efficiently and effectively as possible.Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.Drive architectural decisions that ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-performance game products.Foster a high-performance engineering culture aligned with ambitious goals, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.Implement and enforce engineering best practices (e.g., code reviews, testing, documentation) and the adoption of new tools, technologies including AI, and methodologies to optimize team efficiency.Transition our team to a high-performance culture aligned with our ambitious, venture-backed goals.IDEAL CANDIDATE:8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership roleAbility to reasonably estimate and plan tasks and features.Strong programming fundamentals and hands-on coding abilitiesStrong grasp of software architecture, TDD, code reviews, and clean coding principles.Proficient at profiling games to identify bottlenecks and performance issues.Experience building complex, scalable software systemsProven track record of driving architectural decisions and technical excellenceExperience mentoring and developing engineering talentStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical conceptsExperience with agile development methodologiesBachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experiencePERKS, BENEFITS AND WORK CULTURE:We foster a culture of continuous learning.We value talent and the ability for significant self-improvement.Honest feedback and transparency across all departments allow for rapid skill development.You will have the opportunity to work on an exciting new game development product with complete autonomy.