Lead Systems & Performance Engineer
HybridFrankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Job Summary
Lead Systems & Performance Engineer at Crytek for Hunt: Showdown 1896 in Frankfurt. Own and drive development of core systems and performance initiatives from planning to implementation and optimization, providing technical leadership and feature ownership while contributing hands-on. Collaborate with Gameplay, Design, Engine, QA, and Production to deliver scalable, reliable solutions; plan, estimate, and prioritize technical work, and mentor engineers to foster technical excellence. Hybrid working model: three days in the office and up to two days remote per week, with relocation support to Frankfurt and onboarding in a modern, state-of-the-art office environment.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional experience as a programmer in the games industry.
- Experience leading teams and technical initiatives, driving the development of complex systems and features, and mentoring engineers.
- Excellent C++ programming and software design skills.
- Experience with current console and PC development.
- Strong debugging, profiling, performance analysis, and optimization skills.
- Strong understanding of systems programming concepts, including multi-threading, I/O, and memory management.
- Team-oriented, self-driven, and able to take ownership.
- Solid English skills, good communication skills, and an open and transparent communication style.
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