Lead Programmer

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Engine and Gameplay Programming teams
• Collaborate with Designers, Producers, Artists, and Audio teams to realize the game vision
• Support Art and Gameplay features by creating sustainable technical workflows
• Establish engineering tasks, coding standards, and schedule requirements across multiple disciplines
• Evaluate and mentor programmers to foster professional growth and team efficiency
• Articulate technical trade-offs to ensure the best possible player experience
• Drive the company’s technological vision through research and implementation of emerging technologies

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in C++
• Proven experience with proprietary game engines
• Extensive knowledge of PC and Console development best practices
• Experience with data-oriented design
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience in a professional game development environment
• Authorized to work in Germany or the EU
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for real-time strategy (RTS) and/or roleplaying games (RPG)
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical team members

About the Company

Grimlore Games is a professional game development studio part of THQ Nordic and the Embracer Group. We are known for creating deep, engaging experiences such as the SpellForce series and Titan Quest II.