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# Lead Programmer (C++ Custom Engine)

- **Company:** Double Eleven
- **Location:** Middlesbrough, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £48,728.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Software Quality, Code Review
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5867045211

## About the Role

* Proven Leadership: Experience as a Lead or Associate Lead in the games industry, with a demonstrated ability to effectively coach and guide a team of programmers.
 * Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with team members outside the code team.
 * Co-development Experience: Experience working in co-development environments is highly expected, and direct experience with cross-studio collaboration would be highly beneficial.
 * Strong C++ & Engine Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of C++ alongside practical experience working with proprietary engines.
 * Task Management & Estimation: Demonstrated experience working with your team to break down features, prioritize tasks, and accurately estimate work in collaboration with a dedicated production team.
 * Performance & Optimization: Extensive experience with code optimization to ensure game systems meet strict performance guidelines., * All relevant qualifications considered

## Description

On a daily basis, your focus will be on the success and direction of your team, supported by targeted hands-on technical execution. Your core responsibilities will include:

 * Team Management & Mentorship: Lead a team, taking responsibility for their personal development and work delivery. You will coach a small team of programmers and perform regular code reviews with the development team to ensure code quality.
 * Targeted Hands-On Implementation: Design, develop, test, and implement systems and game code to a high quality.
 * Project Roadmapping & Delivery: Work closely with production on a project roadmap, breaking down and structuring tasks to efficiently meet deadlines and deliver according to that schedule.
 * Client & Stakeholder Communication: Take part in regular client meetings and become the first technical point of contact for the project within your specific domain.
 * Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Work seamlessly with other engineering teams, production, QA, and external artists on the client's team as required to create the highest quality title.


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