# Lead Game Developer

**Company**: Keywords Studios
**Location**: Mexico
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64141679

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## Description

As a Lead Game Developer at Keywords Studios, you will be at the forefront of shaping the technical vision and driving the success of our development projects. You won't just lead a team—you'll build, inspire, and empower a world-class group of engineers to push the boundaries of what's possible in gaming.

Responsibilities ---------------

### Technical Leadership

- Define, implement, and uphold cutting-edge technical standards and best practices.

- Partner closely with game designers and producers to ensure innovative ideas are technically achievable.

- Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring emerging technologies and industry trends to keep our games competitive and future-ready.

### Project Management

- Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex engineering projects.

- Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure smooth production cycles.

- Proactively identify risks and develop smart, actionable solutions.

- Confidently present technical strategies and updates to both technical and non-technical audiences.

### Team Management

- Play a key role in hiring and growing a high-performing Game Dev team, in partnership with the business and recruitment teams.

- Provide hands-on technical leadership while mentoring and developing team members to reach their full potential.

- Guide your team through mission-critical projects with clarity, motivation, and vision.

### Problem-Solving

- Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges quickly and effectively.

- Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows, tools, and processes.

### Communication

- Foster clear, transparent communication across teams, stakeholders, and departments.

- Present technical concepts in simple, compelling terms to non-technical audiences.

- Collaborate with the Studio Head to develop new business leads and contribute to long-term growth strategies.

Requirements ------------

- Proven experience in software engineering, including 4+ years in a leadership role (desirable).

- Expert-level proficiency in C++ and C#.

- Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 4/5, AWS, and console platforms (Steam/PlayStation/Xbox).

- Proven success in shipping 2–3 console titles or 4–5 PC titles.

- Track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.

- Skilled in analyzing technical risks and making data-driven, strategic recommendations.

- Exceptional ability to communicate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Strong collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills, thriving in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits --------

- Competitive salary

- Law Benefits

- Schedule: From Monday – Friday

- After 3 months: Major and minor medical expenses insurance

- Saving funds

- Grocery vouchers

## Skills

### Required
- C++
- C#
- Unreal Engine 4/5
- AWS
- Steam
- PlayStation
- Xbox