Keywords Studios is hiring a
Software Engineering Lead

Summary

The job is for a Lead Software Engineer at Forgotten Empires studio, a part of Keywords Studios, focusing on Real-time strategy games in Europe. The role involves managing a team, working with clients, and has a preference for Age of Empires experience.

Requirements

• Proven C++ experience
• Previous leadership experience
• 2+ years experience in the video game industry (with at least 1 completed project)
• Experience working in a team environment
• B2-C1 English level – conversational and written

Responsibilities

• Managing your team working on a C++ codebase on a custom (legacy) engine
• Guiding team members on code maintenance and new feature implementation
• Updating, writing new features and optimizing an existing engine
• Determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team
• Delegating/tracking tasks and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to align on overall project goals; work with other leads to complete projects
• Liaising with team members, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed to standard

Preferred Qualifications

Player/Development experience with RTS games is a plus (especially Age of Empires)

Benefits

• Attractive salary and package
• Benefits - private medical care, sports card