Lead Games Programmer
Location: Noida (Hybrid)
Salary: 75 LPA
Joining: Immediate joiners can join within a week
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer with strong expertise in Unreal Engine (UE5) and gameplay systems design. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for leading the development of core gameplay mechanics, player controls, systems architecture, and game features for a high-quality AAA game project. You will lead a team of gameplay engineers, set technical standards, and collaborate closely with design, animation, and other engineering teams to deliver scalable, responsive, and high-performance gameplay for gaming consoles (PS, Xbox) and PC, supporting GDDR6.
Key Responsibilities1. Gameplay Systems Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and guide a team of gameplay programmers.
- Define coding standards, best practices, and gameplay architecture.
- Collaborate with game designers to transform creative ideas into solid, scalable gameplay systems.
2. Core Gameplay Development
- Design, build, and optimize gameplay mechanics, player systems, match logic, AI behaviors, and feature modules.
- Develop responsive player controls, camera systems, physics-based interactions, and gameplay frameworks.
- Create modular and reusable systems that support fast iteration and live updates.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Design, Animation, Tech Art, VFX, Engine, and QA teams.
- Integrate gameplay systems with animation blueprints, UI, networking layers, and engine-level features.
- Provide technical input during planning, prototyping, and production phases.
4. Performance, Stability & Quality
- Profile and optimize gameplay code for performance on mobile and browser platforms.
- Ensure gameplay systems are stable, scalable, and easy to maintain.
- Lead debugging efforts, performance reviews, and code quality checks throughout development.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in gameplay programming.
- 3+ years in a senior or lead gameplay programming role.
- Expert-level C++ skills with deep knowledge of Unreal Engine gameplay frameworks (UE5).
- Proven experience shipping gameplay systems in live titles (PlayStation & Xbox only).
- Strong understanding of:
- Character movement and control systems
- Input handling
- Camera mechanics
- Animation integration
- Physics-based gameplay
- Experience working with designers to turn specifications into polished gameplay.
- Deep knowledge of performance optimization, debugging, and profiling tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with multiplayer gameplay systems or networked logic.
- Background in sports games or character-driven, physics-heavy gameplay.
- Familiarity with AI behavior trees, animation state machines, or ability systems.
- Experience with browser-based technologies or WebAssembly runtimes.
- Prior experience working on AAA or large-scale game productions.
Why This Role?
- Lead gameplay development for a next-generation AAA Unreal Engine project.
- High ownership and direct impact on core gameplay, controls, and player experience.
- Work in a highly collaborative environment where engineering quality and design excellence matter.
- Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities.
Pay: ₹6,000,000.00 - ₹7,500,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Unreal Engine: 10 years (Required)
Location:
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Noida) (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Noida)
