Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software EngineerPanic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of software engineersOversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platformsCollaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holdersResponsible for performance and stability across all platformsIdentify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issuesContribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solvingParticipate in strategic planning and technical roadmap developmentRequirementsLead and mentor a team of software engineersOversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platformsCollaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holdersResponsible for performance and stability across all platformsIdentify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issuesContribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solving.Participate in strategic planning and technical roadmap developmentBonusExperience with Unreal Engine 4/5 or UnitySalary Range$150,000 - $220,000