Lead Programmer

For our studio in Utrecht, The Netherlands, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Lead Programmer with a strong understanding of team leadership best practices and game development in the AAA industry. As Lead Programmer at Nixxes, you will lead day-to-day development work on PC porting projects and coordinate and guard the goals set with production and management.

Guide and guard team goals with production and internal and external stakeholders.

Support the developers on the team and manage day-to-day progress.

Take ownership over technical challenges.

Work alongside management to verify project strategies and direction.

Work together with experts at PlayStation Studios worldwide and hardware vendors on challenging projects.

Work together with your team on a variety of PlayStation Studios custom engines.

Collaborate with teams and experts from different PlayStation Studios.

Competencies, Skills & Knowledge

Experience leading a team of developers.

Fluent in C++ and other applicable programming languages.

Good understanding of code performance and complexity.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Communicates with directness and frankness and is adept at conflict resolution.

High standards of respect and values for strong teamwork are important.

Ability to adapt swiftly and effectively to changing circumstances.

Positive thinker with an ambitious drive towards quality and success.

Essential Requirements

5(+) years of experience in the game development industry.

Plusses

Experience with reporting to and working with external partners.

(Fluent) Dutch speaker.