C++ Unreal Engine Team Leader

You will lead a small team of C++ Unreal Engine developers working on Magic Madness VR, staying hands-on in the codebase and close to the engine level. You will drive the technical direction and mentor other developers. You will own multiplayer networking and matchmaking, design and implement core gameplay systems, and optimize performance for PC VR and standalone VR. You will collaborate with designers, technical artists and the project manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of C++ Unreal Engine developers on Magic Madness VR
• Design and implement core gameplay systems including combat abilities and movement
• Own multiplayer networking architecture and matchmaking
• Drive performance and optimization for PC VR and standalone VR
• Define technical direction, code quality and pipelines
• Collaborate with designers, technical artists and the Project Manager

Requirements

• Strong C++ skills and experience with Unreal Engine 4/5
• Proven experience developing multiplayer online games or real-time systems
• Experience leading a small team mentoring or working as a tech lead
• Solid understanding of the game development pipeline (builds, CI/CD, profiling)
• Self-reliant and responsible approach
• Availability to work on-site in Prague

Benefits

• On-site work in Prague (Wenceslas Square)
• Freelance cooperation
• Compensation based on experience
• Work on our flagship VR PvP game Magic Madness VR
• Space to influence technical and architectural decisions
• Direct communication and minimal bureaucracy