Lead Game Engineer

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. Design, build, and optimize gameplay systems, AI behaviors, animation pipelines, or core engine architecture.

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeKuala Lumpur • MalaysiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing gameplay systems, AI behaviors, and backend services, with a strong focus on collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. Proven ability to mentor engineers and support co-development projects while ensuring scalable and stable game delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C++ ProficiencyUnreal Engine ExperienceGameplay Systems DevelopmentAI Behavior ImplementationMulti-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

C++C#PythonGameplay DevelopmentAI DevelopmentAnimation TechnologyBackend ServicesCloud TechnologiesDevOpsPerformance Profiling

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProactive Problem-SolvingCuriosityMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineSource ControlDebugging ToolsAgile WorkflowsAWSAzureGCPCI/CD Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentLive OpsReal-Time RenderingAAA PipelinesRemote Content Deployment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonUnreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and optimize gameplay systems, AI behaviors, animation pipelines, or core engine architecture.
Develop and maintain tools for content creators, designers, and QA teams.
Contribute to Live Ops, build pipelines, or deployment systems for scalable and stable game delivery.
Implement and refine networking, multiplayer architecture, or backend services.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate art, design, and systems.
Profile and optimize performance, memory usage, and load times across platforms.
Troubleshoot bugs, resolve bottlenecks, and propose maintainable solutions.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact between internal teams and global partners.
Mentor and support associate engineers, programmers, and developers.
Develop processes and best practices supporting future external co-development projects.
Initially focus on an internal project, then transition to a co-development services role supporting external partners and projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 or more years of professional experience in engineering roles in games or related tech fields, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior producer capacity.
Shipped at least one title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.
Experience in two or more areas such as gameplay, AI, tools, systems, engine, animation tech, backend services, cloud, or DevOps.
Proven experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in game development.
Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or equivalent languages.
Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, or proprietary engines.
Familiarity with source control, debugging tools, performance profiling, and agile workflows.
Comfortable working in cross-functional teams with artists, designers, and producers.
Clear written and verbal communication for documenting and sharing technical solutions.
Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented.
Passionate about games, scalable systems, and collaborative development.
Preferred: experience with AAA pipelines, real-time rendering, or platform certification.
Preferred: exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP and CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred: familiarity with Live Ops strategies, telemetry, and remote content deployment.
Preferred: prior co-development experience or working with distributed teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Positive, Collaborative Company Culture
Attractive Local & Regional Benefits
You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.