

C# Lead Engineer
Overview
We are one of Australia's largest game development companies in Melbourne and we are looking for a highly skilled Lead C# Engineer to join our talented team in developing a game for PC and console platforms. We’re looking for an individual that has very strong programming skills and looking to have a major impact across our game development. You’ll join a collaborative team of experienced and highly skilled developers who will work together to deliver a truly epic game engine.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, love the gaming community, and have a strong interest in games then this is a great opportunity to become part of a growing team.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, modify, implement, debug game features.
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Work collaboratively and communicate with game designers, artists, animation, and audio teams.
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Develop tools and systems for our team to create great content for the game.
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Assist with the development and deployment of the game on both iOS and Android mobile devices.
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Contribute to the team’s design vision to build a fun and exciting game.
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Continue ongoing development in the live services environment
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Lead the team of engineers in building new games
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Deliver flexible, performant and well designed code for new games
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Mentor and motivate other engineers in coding and gameplay system development
What You Bring To The Role
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Proven experience in understanding and writing effective C# code
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Shipped at least 1-2 major projects
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Have worked with live-ops and continuing development of an existing game.
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Strong maths skills.
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Great communication skills and enjoys working with peers from art, animation, and audio teams.
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Creative, motivated, focused, and passionate about making games.
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A tertiary degree or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field.
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The ability to prioritise and work on multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing priorities.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently to get the job done without day-to-day direction.
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Think on their feet and act quickly.
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Have a can-do with the ability to turn a negative into a positive, no problem is too great.
Bonus Points
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Worked and developed games using the PlayFab back-end
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Experience with Microsoft Azure and Functions feature
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Strong game optimisation skills and can identify bottlenecks in the game
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Good understanding of multithreading and how to write code for such systems
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Experience working with or contributing to in-house engine development
How to Apply
Email your application to jobs@playsidestudios.com.
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Your application should include your CV, cover letter and any relevant portfolio links. While working your cover letter, please consider the following:
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Why are you applying for our role at Playside?
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Tell us all about yourself!
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What is your proudest work achievement?
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Why do you think you're the one for this role?
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Why are you leaving your current role?
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How many weeks' notice do you need?
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Only candidates successful will be contacted. Do keep an eye on our LinkedIn page and careers page to future roles.