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Lead Programmer

Cosmic Galaxy Entertainment logo Cosmic Galaxy Entertainment
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Contract Full Time
Experience Level Senior (5+ years)
Salary $156000 - $180000 / year
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What You'll Do

We are looking for a Lead Programmer to drive the engineering team and take full ownership of our technical direction. You will play a critical role in building and shipping from vertical slice through to Gold certification.

In this role, you will:

  • Own the PS5 build pipeline and TRC certification process
  • Implement DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive trigger integration
  • Define and maintain the Unreal Engine 5 core systems architecture
  • Drive performance optimization across PS5 and PC targets
  • Mentor and support the programming team, setting standards and technical direction
  • Collaborate with the Senior Producer on scheduling, scoping, and milestone delivery
  • Work closely with art and design teams to deliver a cohesive, high-quality experience

What We Are Looking For

  • 8+ years of professional game development experience
  • At least one shipped title as Lead or Senior Programmer
  • Deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5
  • Strong console development experience -- PS5 required
  • Advanced C++ proficiency
  • Experience working with large codebases and middleware pipelines
  • Strong communication skills across disciplines

Pluses

  • PlayStation DevKit hands-on experience
  • At least one shipped AA or AAA title as Lead or Senior Programmer

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Tax-free salary in Abu Dhabi
  • UAE Golden Visa sponsorship
  • Health insurance provided
  • On-site role in Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Full ownership and technical leadership from day one
  • A veteran team built for this project
  • Milestone-based production with a clear delivery structure
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