We are seeking an experienced Lead Programmer with a strong background in games programming to join our team and help steer the development of a new AAA cross-platform multiplayer game.
This role is crucial in driving our teams to create high-quality, immersive gaming experiences, while strategically navigating project challenges and constraints. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution, maintain robust workflows, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
If you are passionate about game development, skilled in real-time engines, and excel in both technical leadership and team mentorship, we'd love to hear from you.
ResponsibilitiesOverseeing engineering design and implementation, ensuring team deliverables align with project goals and quality standards.Making informed decisions to achieve high-quality results within project constraints.Collaborating with team leaders and stakeholders to maintain focus and quality throughout the project lifecycle.Working closely with production, project management, and other leads to provide accurate information for planning and decision-making.Developing and maintaining a project backlog in collaboration with engineers and product owners.Defining project processes and workflows from the outset, contributing to improved working practices, pipelines, tools, and infrastructure.Ensuring team tasks are clearly defined, recorded, and aligned with project objectives, assessing and communicating risks and dependencies.Delegating tasks to appropriate resources, providing tailored coaching and mentoring to team members.Anticipating the need for new systems, processes, and pipelines, collaborating with specialists/Technical Director for implementation.Communicating and embodying coding standards and best practices within the team.Fostering a positive, supportive team atmosphere, encouraging open communication and feedback.Balancing staff development with project priorities, promoting growth while meeting objectives.Consulting with external domain experts when making technical decisions.Promoting communication and collaboration across disciplines.Providing thoughtful, constructive feedback for direct reports.RequirementsAdvanced knowledge of at least one real-time game engineExcellent leadership and people management skills, including conducting effective 1:1 staff meetings.Ability to identify team members’ strengths and weaknesses, managing workloads appropriately.Strong communication skills, capable of effective internal and external interaction and handling feedback constructively.Skilled in both technical and management leadership.Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to address issues in any project area.Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and understanding of other software development methodologies.Excellent interpersonal skills, with a considerate approach to others’ needs and dependencies.Nice to haveStrong experience with JavaScriptProven experience managing, mentoring, and leading teams across multiple concurrent projects from planning to delivery.Experience leading both large and short-form projects, with a track record of shipping multiple projects to clients or public storefronts.Ability to devise and evaluate solutions for creative challenges.Proficient in writing clear technical documentation for users and maintainers.Proactively identifying and solving risks and complex problems, implementing effective solutions.About us
Magnopus is an experience focused technology company founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unusual places. We’re passionate about creating rich experiences that unite the physical and digital worlds.
Because we’re building the future, we endeavour to create a diverse, creative workplace where people from many perspectives collaborate across disciplines to create amazing things together. We invest in our employee's progression with ongoing education and mentorship opportunities, and support their happiness and productivity through generous health care, time off, and other benefits.
We try to foster a safe environment where we can take risks, and learn from our failures. While we value individual talents, we favour collaboration more. We believe that the leadership of the company works for the employees, not the other way around. We feel strongly that our employees guide who we are as a company and the work we create, so we look for characteristics of curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage in every candidate.
Though we’ve delivered a lot of crazy stuff, here are a few you can check out at home:
Please be aware that, if you are selected for a position, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This may involve providing original documents such as a passport or residence permit. Failure to provide the necessary documentation may affect your employment eligibility.
