Lead Engine Programmer - Unreal Engine

About the role

NBCUniversal is looking for a Lead Engine Programmer in Montreal. You will define, build and guide the core Unreal Engine-based systems that underpin gameplay, rendering, physics, tools and pipelines on an AAA title, providing technical leadership for engine architecture and low-level systems while working closely with Gameplay, Rendering, Tools, Pipeline and Production teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of core Unreal Engine systems, frameworks and engine-level architecture.
• Define and maintain engine standards for performance, stability, scalability and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on development for complex engine features and cross-cutting systems.
• Mentor engine programmers through code reviews, technical guidance and best-practice development.
• Oversee engine performance, memory usage and platform-specific constraints, and drive optimization efforts.
• Establish coding standards, documentation practices and debugging workflows.
• Support production by identifying technical risks, estimating scope and planning engine evolution across milestones.
• Debug complex engine issues involving multithreading, memory, platform integration and system interactions.
• Guide Unreal Engine upgrades, custom engine changes and long-term technology decisions.

Required profile

• At least 8+ years of professional experience in game programming, with shipped AAA titles using Unreal Engine.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring or technically guiding programmers on a production team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication skills.

Required skills

• Expert proficiency in C++ and deep, hands-on experience with Unreal Engine at the engine-systems level.
• Strong understanding of rendering, memory management, threading, streaming and platform abstraction.
• Experience with version control systems such as Perforce or Git.
• Desired: multi-platform support (PC, console, mobile), experience modifying Unreal Engine source, and knowledge of gameplay and content pipeline requirements.