Lead Tools & Engine Programmer (Unreal Engine) Location: Bangalore, India Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Lead Tools & Engine Programmer with deep knowledge of Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) , engine systems, and editor tooling. This role focuses on building the technical foundation that supports designers, artists, and engineers by creating powerful tools, pipelines, and engine extensions. You will lead and mentor a team of tools and engine engineers, define technical direction, and ensure high-quality, scalable systems that support efficient development for mobile and browser-based platforms. This is a core technical leadership role with a direct impact on productivity, workflows, and overall game quality. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Leadership Lead and mentor a team of tools and engine programmers. Set coding standards, technical guidelines, and best practices. Define system architecture and long-term technical direction for tools and engine development.



Work closely with senior technical leadership to plan future engine and pipeline improvements. 2. Tools & Engine Development Design, build, and optimize internal tools, pipelines, and production workflows. Extend and customize Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) to meet project-specific needs. Develop runtime systems, engine modules, and advanced editor utilities. Create tools that significantly improve efficiency for content, design, and engineering teams. 3. Performance & Optimization Lead profiling, debugging, and optimization of engine and editor systems. Improve build times, asset management workflows, and editor performance. Ensure systems scale efficiently across mobile and browser platforms. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with gameplay, rendering, technical art, backend, and production teams. Ensure smooth integration and alignment between tools, engine systems, and gameplay features. Maintain explicit and up-to-date technical documentation for all tools

📌 Lead Tools Engine Programmer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Playdawn
📍 Bengaluru