Lead Programmer

Avalanche Studios Group is now seeking a talented, decisive Lead Programmer to guide a growing, high performing team creating the systems needed to make Contraband a fun and engaging game in the long term.

In this role you’ll be designing, implementing, extending and supporting the different parts that make up Contraband’s live service ecosystem on top of our proprietary Apex engine. Since Contraband is a multiplayer game, any features that you work on will need to be developed with this in mind.

You will lead a team consisting of both gameplay systems and backend programmers. Previous experience in a technical leadership role and proven ability to work with multiple systems and stakeholders is a definite advantage.

As a lead programmer you’ll vet proposed designs for technical feasibility and development cost and advocate for the opportunities, risks, and needs of the programmer discipline within the larger team. The role will require highly developed leadership and mentoring ability to compliment the prerequisite technical skills required of a senior programmer.

We believe that the ideal candidate is passionate about creating sustainable systems and possesses a keen sense of what is needed in order to enable the success of a live service game.

Joining our studio as an employee is a great opportunity to build something truly unique along with us, you will be given the opportunity to be a part of the development of our games and core technology towards true open-world multiplayer. If you are a person who likes being challenged and stimulated in an ambitious and talented environment this position will suit you perfectly.

Required Qualifications:

- Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
- Experience working as a Senior or Principal programmer in the games industry, and desire to lead and mentor other programmers
- Experience working on at least one live service game
- Able to write readable, robust and performant C++ code, and review the work of others


Beneficial Qualificaitons

- A keen sense of fun gameplay
- Experience with multiplayer games
- Experience with open world games
- Experience working with proprietary engines
- Experience with PlayFab or other similar services
- Experience with profiling and optimization


Employee promise

We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our Values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to Apply

We will only consider applications that consist of a CV and who can work a few days a week from any of our offices. We support relocation if needed.

To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.