Lead Programmer

We are looking for a Lead Programmer to drive the engineering team and take full ownership of our technical direction. You will play a critical role in building and shipping from vertical slice through to Gold certification.

In this role, you will:

• Own the PS5 build pipeline and TRC certification process
• Implement DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive trigger integration
• Define and maintain the Unreal Engine 5 core systems architecture
• Drive performance optimization across PS5 and PC targets
• Mentor and support the programming team, setting standards and technical direction
• Collaborate with the Senior Producer on scheduling, scoping, and milestone delivery
• Work closely with art and design teams to deliver a cohesive, high-quality experience

• 8+ years of professional game development experience
• At least one shipped title as Lead or Senior Programmer
• Deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5 Strong console development experience
• • PS5 required
• Advanced C++ proficiency
• Experience working with large codebases and middleware pipelines
• Strong communication skills across disciplines

Pluses

• PlayStation DevKit hands-on experience
• At least one shipped AA or AAA title as Lead or Senior Programmer

• Tax-free salary in Abu Dhabi
• UAE Golden Visa sponsorship
• Health insurance provided
• On-site role in Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Full ownership and technical leadership from day one
• A veteran team built for this project
• Milestone-based production with a clear delivery structure