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Lead Engine Programmer (Unreal)

Lead Engine Programmer (Unreal)

Lightfury Games

8 - 10 years

12 - 17 Lacs

bengaluru

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Skills Required

system architecture c++ backend coding quality systems debugging technical leadership asset management game development

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Job Description

Role Overview: Lead Tools Engine Programmer

We are looking for an exceptional

Lead Tools Engine Programmer

with deep expertise in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), engine systems, and editor tooling. In this leadership role, you will architect and guide the development of core engine features, pipelines, and internal tools that empower our designers, artists, and engineering teams.

You will mentor a team of tools/engine engineers, drive technical direction, and ensure high-quality systems that enable efficient development at scale for mobile and browser platforms.

This is a high-impact, foundational role in shaping the technical backbone of our flagship AAA title.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of tools and engine programmers, ensuring high-quality engineering practices.

Define technical vision, coding standards, and system architecture for engine and tooling efforts.

Collaborate with technical leadership to plan long-term engine, pipeline, and workflow strategy.

Tools Engine Development

Architect, develop, and optimize internal tools, pipelines, and production workflows.

Extend and modify Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) to meet project-specific requirements.

Develop robust runtime systems, engine modules, and advanced editor utilities.

Create tools that significantly enhance productivity across content, design, and engineering teams.

Performance Optimization

Lead profiling, debugging, and optimization of engine systems across mobile and web.

Improve build processes, asset management pipelines, and editor performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with gameplay, rendering, technical art, backend, and production teams.

Ensure seamless integration and alignment across all technical systems.

Maintain clear documentation for all engine, tools, and pipeline work.

Required Skills Qualifications

7+ years

of professional experience in game engine or tools programming, with

3+ years in a lead or senior role

Expert-level proficiency in

C++

and deep understanding of Unreal Engine internals.

Proven experience building tools, editor extensions, custom pipelines, or engine modifications (UE4/UE5).

Strong background in architecture design, system-level programming, and scalable tool development.

Extensive experience with profiling, debugging, and optimizing engine and editor performance.

Solid understanding of multi-platform development, especially

mobile and browser

environments.

Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Nice-to-Have

Experience designing or leading build automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Exposure to cloud-driven game technologies, WebAssembly, Pixel Streaming, or browser-based runtime systems.

Familiarity with large-scale asset pipelines and distributed production workflows.

Previous experience leading a tools/engine team in a AAA environment.

Why Join LightFury Games

Lead the engine and tools strategy for a

next-generation AAA title

built on Unreal Engine 5.

High-impact role with direct influence on technical direction, production workflows, and final game quality.

Work with a seasoned leadership team and a strongly engineering-driven culture.

Competitive salary with

full relocation assistance

, visa sponsorship, and accommodation support.

Be part of one of India s most exciting, well-funded, and fast-growing AAA studios.

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Lead Engine Programmer (Unreal)

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Skills Required

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Job Type

Job Description

Role Overview: Lead Tools Engine Programmer

Lead Tools Engine Programmer

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Tools Engine Development

Performance Optimization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Required Skills Qualifications

7+ years

3+ years in a lead or senior role

C++

mobile and browser

Nice-to-Have

Why Join LightFury Games

next-generation AAA title

full relocation assistance

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