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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Panic Button, LLC.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $220,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Debugging, Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Unreal Engine, Multiplatform
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-software-engineer-austin-tx--3546a4a7-6e60-4f6b-a1d9-072c11d1849d

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Porting, Video Games, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Gaming, Team Lead/Manager, Mentoring, Feasibility Analysis, Memory Hardware, Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

## Description

* Lead and mentor a team of software engineers
 * Oversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platforms
 * Collaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holders
 * Responsible for performance and stability across all platforms
 * Identify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues
 * Contribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solving
 * Participate in strategic planning and technical roadmap development

Requirements

 * Lead and mentor a team of software engineers
 * Oversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platforms
 * Collaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holders
 * Responsible for performance and stability across all platforms
 * Identify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues
 * Contribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solving.
 * Participate in strategic planning and technical roadmap development

Bonus

 * Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 or Unity