Team Lead, Gameplay Programming

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What we do

Thanks to our ever-growing team of expert programmers, projects built with Unreal are at the forefront of real-time entertainment. We are constantly looking to improve the tools and technologies that will optimise the means of content developers around the world.

What you will do

Epic Games is looking for an experienced Team Lead to direct gameplay programming on Rocket League. In this role, you will lead the technical team while collaborating closely with game design, production and artists. You will play a key role in creating and integrating the game's features.

What you will be responsible for

• Manage a team of seasoned gameplay programmers and serve as the main point of contact for the other disciplines
• Translate global feature requests into concrete, clear tasks, then delegate them effectively within the team
• Deliver key gameplay features efficiently and on time, and flag any over- or under-estimation of workload
• Own the vision for the various gameplay systems and features, while writing code and designing systems as needed
• Propose and review technical designs, systems and chosen approaches to ensure they meet requirements and preserve the health of the codebase
• Work closely with the art and design team leads to ensure that game mechanics meet functional needs and uphold our high standards
• Work closely with the other programming disciplines to integrate systems that serve the player experience

What we are looking for

• Experience developing game physics systems (simulation, collision, character and vehicle physics, etc.)
• Experience with network replication systems (client-server prediction, state synchronisation, latency compensation)
• Proven experience delivering live-service games or AAA MMO titles built on Unreal Engine
• Demonstrated experience managing high-performing programming teams on shipped AAA titles
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code as well as design gameplay mechanics and tools
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to collaborate, communicate across disciplines and give constructive feedback
• Experience using AI-based coding assistants (such as Claude Code) to increase development efficiency and optimise programming workflows

Benefits

We pay 100% of the premiums associated with employee and dependant benefits, and provide additional coverage for medical, dental and vision care, critical illness, telemedicine, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and long-term disability insurance. We also offer weekly indemnity (short-term disability) and a competitive employer-contribution retirement savings plan. In addition to the employee assistance programme, we offer a comprehensive mental wellbeing programme through Modern Health, an organisation that provides therapy and coaching services free of charge to employees and their dependants.