[{{ $ctrl._job.status.name | translate}}] Lead Software Engineer - Games (PH)
Disney Interactive Games, Disney Interactive Media

Disney Interactive is seeking a motivated, skilled Lead Software Engineer to join one of our hit game studios in Glendale! We are focused on building awesome casual mobile games based on classic Disney franchises. If you have a passion for games and have an awesome engineering background, come join us!

Responsibilities

• Help lead an engineering team and develop technology used by millions of players worldwide
• Mentor other engineers as they develop their skills while promoting best practices
• Architect and design core game frameworks and features
• Solve challenging and complex problems around cross-platform game development
• Perform significant implementation of the more complex components of a game engine
• Create easy to alter / flexible code that allows for easy update as product needs change
• Drive the creation of scripts / tools to help streamline the development, content, art integration processes
• Contribute ideas in a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Help to coordinate sprint tasks and work with cross-functional game team including product, QA, design and art

Basic Qualifications

• At least 4+ years of professional experience as a Senior or Lead Software Engineer in a fast- paced, small-mid team environment
• At least one year of leadership experience on a shipped game
• Strong understanding of design patterns and modern, highly scalable application development
• Solid skills in C# or C++ development
• Strong understanding of Unity Game development (at least one game shipped using Unity is preferred)
• Strong understanding of how to live operate mobile games is a large plus
• Strong understanding of how to optimize performance of Unity based games
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to deliver projects on time
• Experience with iOS and/or Android development processes with at least one shipped mobile game
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starting individual

Required Education BS in Computer Science (or equivalent), preferably from top technical program Company Overview DCPI is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company that brings stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games. DCPI comprises four main lines of business: Licensing, Retail, Games and Apps, and Content. The combined segment is home to world-class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.