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. We’re looking for an individual that has very strong gameplay programming skills and leadership skills to manage a team of C++ engineers on a AAA title. You’ll join a collaborative team of experienced and highly skilled engineers who will work together to deliver a truly epic game.

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 an emerging game.

• Lead the team of engineers in delivering a AAA title

• Work with the production team on the project with development and planning.

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

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

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

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

• Deliver flexible, performant and well designed code for the project.

• Experience working in the games industry.

• Proven experience in understanding and writing effective and well designed C++ code.

• Shipped at least 1-2 major projects as a Lead Engineer.

• Strong task and schedule management 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.

• Outstanding C/C++ development and optimisation skills.

• Excellent understanding of software design techniques.

• Strong knowledge of performance/optimisation in both memory and processors (GPU & CPU).

• Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.

• Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.

• Industry leading Parental Leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Program to support mental wellbeing

• Mentoring. We're agile and fast growing, giving plenty of chances for you to grow in your role.

• Half price state of the art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide Swag!

• Social events! Including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities  and food trucks! Just as some examples!

• Relocation allowance, if you move to one of our head offices

• The chance to work on some of the most exciting projects, with the most incredible companies in the world  - just take a look at our website

Email your application to jobs@playsidestudios.com.

Your application should include your CV and any relevant portfolio links.

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We want you to get to know us as much as we get to know you! Our process will go as follows: 

• You apply with your killer CV and a folio of examples of your work!

• Quick phone chat with one of our delightful People & Culture team members

• You may then be invited in for an interview (in-office or via Zoom) to outline all of your past work, and we will let you know all about PlaySide.

• 2nd stage interview or Zoom call, to meet one of our General Managers or Directors

• You’ll then get the opportunity to meet some of our current PlaySiders - this is a casual chat and a get to know you session! 

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Please Note: Only candidates successful for an interview will be contacted.  Do keep an eye on our LinkedIn page and careers page for future roles.