Lead Game Developer, relocation to Hamburg,Germany

GMS Services

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Hamburg, HH, de on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description

Our client is one of the leading online game developer. Employees from 35 countries use state-of-the-art technology to transform the industry with innovative gaming concepts, while setting international standards to fulfill the expectations of more than 300 million gamers in over 200 countries.

Your responsibilities:

  • Define and design software requirements and specifications in close collaboration with Game Designers and Artists;
  • Feature and Task planning;
  • Leading, mentoring and supporting your team;
  • Owning technical documentation and quality of the team’s output;
  • Ensure stability, scalability and performance of our game code.

Your skills, abilities and experience:

  • Strong team and communication skills;
  • Proactive and forward thinking;
  • Ability to share and support project goals and vision;
  • Cross team collaboration;
  • Proven track record of delivering high quality, real-time online game projects in a lead role;
  • Extensive practical knowledge of C# / C++ in a professional environment for 5+ years;
  • Flexible and pragmatic approach in a demanding live-game development environment;
  • 3+ years in a Lead Development role;
  • Broad knowledge of realtime 3d game development related technologies (game engine architecture, AI, movement, graphics);
  • Experience in Test Driven Development is a plus.

Conditions:

  • A fresh, open-minded and international atmosphere;
  • Space for ideas and initiative;
  • Teamwork and a clear and short decision-making policy;
  • Environment conducive to growing challenges and responsibilities.

About this role

Summary

Lead game development team, design software, ensure quality, and support project goals.

Job title

Lead Game Developer

Experience level

3+ years in a lead role, 5+ years in professional environment

Industry

software

Location requirements

relocation to Hamburg, Germany, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++C#game engine architectureAIgraphics

Preferred skills

test driven development

Specializations

game developmentC++C#real-time online games3D graphics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hamburg, Germany

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