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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

  • Design, develop, modify, implement, debug game features.

  • Work collaboratively and communicate with game designers, artists, animation, and audio teams.

  • Develop tools and systems for our team to create great content for the game.

  • Assist with the development and deployment of the game on both iOS and Android mobile devices.

  • Contribute to the team’s design vision to build a fun and exciting game.

  • Continue ongoing development in the live services environment

  • Lead the team of engineers in building new games

  • Deliver flexible, performant and well designed code for new games

  • Mentor and motivate other engineers in coding and gameplay system development

What You Bring To The Role

  • Proven experience in understanding and writing effective C# code

  • Shipped at least 1-2 major projects

  • Have worked with live-ops and continuing development of an existing game.

  • Strong maths skills.

  • Great communication skills and enjoys working with peers from art, animation, and audio teams.

  • Creative, motivated, focused, and passionate about making games.

  • A tertiary degree or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field.

  • The ability to prioritise and work on multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing priorities.

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently to get the job done without day-to-day direction.

  • Think on their feet and act quickly.

  • Have a can-do with the ability to turn a negative into a positive, no problem is too great.

Bonus Points

  • Worked and developed games using the PlayFab back-end

  • Experience with Microsoft Azure and Functions feature

  • Strong game optimisation skills and can identify bottlenecks in the game

  • Good understanding of multithreading and how to write code for such systems

  • 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:

  • Why are you applying for our role at Playside? 

  • Tell us all about yourself!

  • What is your proudest work achievement?

  • Why do you think you're the one for this role? 

  • Why are you leaving your current role?

  • 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. 

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