Unreal Engine Tech Lead (f/m/d)

Your role:

As the Lead Unreal Engine Programmer, you will take strategic and operational leadership of the Programming Department while keeping a solid, hands-on understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and C++.

You are responsible for shaping the technical vision, ensuring efficient workflows, and guiding a team of programmers to create high-quality Double-A games for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.

Your leadership will drive innovation, foster cross-departmental collaboration, and ensure the successful delivery of our projects in line with Aesir’s long-term goals.

The kind of stuff you`ll be doing:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Programming Department, aligning goals and processes with Aesir’s corporate objectives.
• Set the technical direction of our projects, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Oversee testing strategies (Unit, Smoke, Integration, Feature, and Functional Tests) to safeguard quality.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with other departments (Art, Design, Tech-Art, QA) to enable the integration of new features and enhancements.
• Initiate and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and stability within the Programming Department.
• Communicate proactively with the management team to ensure alignment of corporate objectives and departmental requirements.

Who are we looking for:

We are seeking a proven technical leader with a passion for Unreal Engine and game development.

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in games and/or software engineering, including several years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge of C++ and experience with Unreal Engine 4/5, with the ability to set direction and guide technical discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a programming team, including setting goals, providing feedback and supporting professional growth.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and modern development workflows.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, and the ability to foster cross-departmental collaboration.
• A high level of strategic thinking combined with sufficient hands-on technical skills to provide guidance and direction.

Main responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Programming Department in line with Aesir’s corporate goals.
• Ensure quality standards and timely delivery of all programming tasks within the financial framework of the company.
• Drive the adoption of effective technologies and best practices in Unreal Engine development.
• Plan and manage training and development measures to strengthen the team’s expertise.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions, evaluations and 1:1s to ensure continuous development and clear goal-setting.
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration to maximize synergies and project success.
• Develop and maintain frameworks to monitor and ensure technical quality.

Benefits

• A welcoming and vibrant office located just 10 minutes from the central station, fostering creativity and collaboration.
• A 38-hour workweek, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Relocation support if needed, making your transition to Munich seamless.
• The flexibility of remote work options, tailored to your individual needs and responsibilities.
• Free drinks, including soft drinks, coffee, tea to keep you refreshed and energized.
• Weekly fresh organic fruit basket for a healthy and happy team.
• Monthly credit card top-up of 50€ for added convenience*.
• Recharge your batteries after completing demanding tasks; play a game of table tennis or table soccer to invigorate your spirit.
• Exciting company-based events, offering knowledge transfer, fun activities, and opportunities for recreation.
• We pay for your train / public transport ticket and a subsidy for lunch*

*After the probation period