Technical Lead C++ (Mobile) for AAA Game Engine
Crytek is looking for a Lead Mobile Engineer to push the boundaries of mobile technology in CRYENGINE.
As Lead of the mobile team you will work very closely with CRYENGINE's leadership team and will not just provide technical direction, but also create a new mobile team, mentor colleagues and offer guidance and support in respect to their R&D efforts that will be shaping the mobile developments for CRYENGINE.
Along with the Technical Director you will define the roadmap of the CRYENGINE mobile technology stack and in consideration of internal projects and release dates oversee its execution.
*Required documents that allow a careful evaluation of your application are resume, cover letter and additional samples*
Relocation & Remote Work
Although we believe living close to our studio helps foster team spirit and stronger bonds between team members, we understand that people have different needs and expectations for their place of residence. You have a choice of three location options, allowing you to work with Crytek from anywhere you wish:
1. Come to our modern headquarters in Frankfurt and receive an attractive relocation package and have access to all of our benefits.
2. If you are already living in a European Union member state, we are able to offer you a permanent work contract and allow you to work remotely as an employee from there.
3. If you are interested in full-time remote work in any other country outside of the European Union, we can offer you a freelance contract arrangement.
- Responsibilities
- Establish a dedicated mobile team to work on CRYENGINE for mobile with a strong focus on high-end devices.
- In collaboration with Game and Engine Technical Directors define and ensure execution of the CRYENGINE for mobile.
- Gather requirements together with the product team and set goals for the Mobile team.
- Lead the design and architecture of the code development and coordinate its implementation.
- Research the latest development in the Android frameworks to guarantee a successful engine integration and improvements.
- Plan development in coordination with development manager and the project management team.
- Delegate effectively while involving team members in the decision making process.
- Write clear, maintainable and robust code and document it thoroughly.
- Test, debug, profile, optimize and document your implementations and set a standard for your team.
- Look for opportunities to present your team’s results in- and outside the company.
- Assist, mentor and train team members as needed.
- Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in C++
- Experience leading and coordinating development
- Experience on mobile development for Android
- Understanding of App Store (i.e. Google Play) procedures and workings
- Experience on game engines
- Experience on Android NDK and SDK
- Experience on profiling and performance optimizations
- Pluses
- Experience on Java
- Experience on mobile development for iOS
- Experience on graphics APIs (Vulkan, Metal, DirectX12)
What you can expect from us
Home Office
Work-life balance is not just a hollow term for us. At Crytek, we offer you the option to either work from home or in our studio.
Career Path
Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.
Company Apartment
To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.*
Relocation Support
We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.
You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).*
Public Transport Pass
Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.*
Gym Card
A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
International Environment
We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.
German Classes
Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.
Vacation Days
At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.
*only applicable to employees in Frankfurt.
Apply for this Position
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We are Crytek.
Crytek is an independent video game developer, publisher, and technology provider based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Crytek pushes the boundaries of the possible to make the impossible a reality. We want to create the most fun gaming experiences around, and if we have to blow up computer system requirements or push genre boundaries to do so, then we will. With almost two decades of experience in the games industry, Crytek takes its unique combination of experience and skills and continue to make an impact via innovative, fun, cutting-edge games and technology.