Lead Software Engineer, Aspyr Media, Inc. 

Lead Software Engineer, Aspyr Media, Inc. 

Company Aspyr Media, Inc.
Job title Lead Software Engineer
Job location Austin, TX, US
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale systems across gameplay, tools, UI, audio, graphics, and engine subsystems
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers at all levels, supporting their growth and improving engineering practices
  • Drive cross-discipline collaboration by partnering with designers, artists, producers, QA, and publishing to align development efforts with project goals
  • Spearhead architecture discussions and decisions that impact project-wide code quality, performance, and maintainability
  • Proactively identify and resolve complex technical challenges such as concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization
  • Contribute to the evolution of Aspyr’s technology stack and engineering standards, especially in Unreal Engine
  • Own and document technical systems to ensure clarity and usability across disciplines
  • Help refine engineering workflows and Agile/Scrum processes to support development efficiency and predictability

Requirements & Skills:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Math, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 12+ years of experience in professional software engineering
  • Master’s in C++ with deep knowledge of software architecture, multithreading, and system optimization
  • Demonstrated success mentoring and growing engineering teams
  • Experience shipping multiple titles across modern game platforms (PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)
  • Master’s in scripting languages (Blueprint, Lua, Python, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Passion for creating innovative, high-quality game experiences

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