LEAD DEVELOPER
Location: Remote
Salary: Competitive (Based on Experience) + Bonus Potential
Project: Rezium – Sci-Fi Base Builder Game
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About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Developer to take ownership of gameplay architecture, AI systems, and multiplayer readiness for Rezium, a sci-fi base-building strategy game. This is a critical leadership role, requiring both technical expertise and the ability to manage a team. As the technical backbone of the team, you will develop core mechanics, ensure code quality, and optimize performance.
What You’ll Do
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Architect and develop the core base-building, mining, and resource management systems in Unreal Engine 5.
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Ensure scalable, modular game systems with clean, well-documented C++ and Blueprint code.
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Implement AI mechanics (enemy scavenger raids, NPC behaviors) using Behavior Trees & pathfinding systems.
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Prepare the codebase for future multiplayer integration (even if PvP comes later).
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Lead and manage Unreal developers, reviewing code and providing technical guidance.
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Optimize game performance (profiling, reducing CPU/GPU overhead, improving frame rates).
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Collaborate with designers and artists to ensure gameplay mechanics align with game vision.
Selection Criteria
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5+ years in game development, with at least 2+ years in Unreal Engine 5 (or UE4).
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Mastery of Unreal Blueprints & C++ (ability to build scalable gameplay systems).
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Experience developing snap-grid building mechanics for RTS, city builders, or base-building games.
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Strong AI programming skills – experience with Behavior Trees, NavMesh, and AI pathfinding.
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Multiplayer networking experience – understands replication, server-client models (even if PvP is a future feature).
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Shipped at least 1 game in a lead or senior role with strong base-building mechanics.
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Strong debugging, optimization, and performance-tuning experience for Unreal Engine.
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Experience managing teams, ensuring clean, scalable, and well-structured code.
Fluent in English (clear communication is key).
Nice-to-Have Skills
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Experience in procedural level generation.
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Background in economy balancing and resource management systems.
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Familiarity with Steam, Epic Games Store, or other PC game publishing platforms.
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Passion for sci-fi strategy & base-building games.
Why Join Us?
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Work on an exciting AA sci-fi strategy game with innovative base-building mechanics.
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Lead the technical direction of a game that will be played by thousands of strategy fans.
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Collaborate with a talented international team of designers, artists, and writers.
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Have creative & technical freedom to define how the game evolves.
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Fully remote – work from anywhere in the world.
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Competitive salary with a contract-to-full-time opportunity.
How to Apply
If you’re a top-tier Unreal Engine developer ready to lead a groundbreaking sci-fi game, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now by sending:
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Your resume & portfolio showcasing Unreal Engine work.
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Any gameplay clips, trailers, or GitHub links.
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Linkedin Profile.
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Send to: rezium365@gmail.com
Applications close 21 April, 2025.