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