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 robust 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 progra

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