Lead and coordinate the design, implementation, and maintenance of key systems for our Unreal Engine 5 project, development tools, and gameplay/animation features, ensuring performance, scalability, and system stability
Mentor and support engineers of varying experience levels—sharing expertise, reviewing code, and fostering professional growth
Establish and enforce coding standards and development best practices for sustainable, high-quality output
Collaborate with designers, artists, animators, and producers to align technical solutions with creative vision, workflow needs, and project goals
Champion innovation—evaluate emerging technologies and workflows for engine, art, audio, gameplay, and animation development
Debug and resolve complex technical issues across various disciplines
Promote teamwork and cross-functional communication, facilitating knowledge-sharing and alignment on project deliverables

Proven leadership experience managing game development teams or leading complex technical projects; strong mentorship and interpersonal skills
Advanced proficiency in C++ and solid mastery of core programming principles, system design, and large codebases
Extensive experience developing custom tools, editor extensions, and implementing scalable gameplay systems
Minimum 5+ years of professional programming experience in the game industry, with at least 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role
Demonstrated success shipping console games, with deep knowledge in debugging, optimization, and system architecture
Excellent communication, technical documentation, and cross-team collaboration abilities

A modern, centrally located office in Frankfurt, Germany (near Messe)
Free language courses to help you expand your skills
Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships
A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket to ease your commute
Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month
Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom) to support your well-being
Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget
28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off

DECK 13 Interactive GmbH

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