Lead Tools Engineer
Description For Lead Tools Engineer
Lightspeed LA, Tencent Games' first U.S.-based AAA game development studio, is seeking a Lead Tools Engineer to join their team in Irvine, California. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development of game tools and build systems. The position requires an experienced professional with 7+ years in game programming and a track record of shipping AAA titles.
The role involves leading a tools and dev-ops engineering team, developing key game tools, and build systems while working closely with IT teams to maintain quality development pipelines. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in C++, C#, and Python, along with strong 3D math skills and experience with game console hardware.
Lightspeed LA offers an attractive culture focused on open communication and a no-blame environment where innovation is encouraged. The studio is developing ambitious open-world games with sophisticated player-driven gameplay and mature storytelling. They provide comprehensive benefits including daily free lunch, 401k with employer match, full health coverage, and various wellness programs.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $110,160 to $230,040 per year, with additional benefits like RSUs and relocation assistance available. The studio emphasizes professional growth, offering mentorship opportunities and a collaborative environment where team members can influence both technical and creative directions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical leader who wants to shape the future of AAA game development while working with cutting-edge technology and a talented team. The role combines technical expertise with people management, making it ideal for engineers looking to advance their careers in both technical and leadership tracks.
Responsibilities For Lead Tools Engineer
- Work with and lead tools and dev-ops engineering team to develop key game and game adjacent tools and build systems
- Work with IT teams to ensure a quality setup for all developers and pipelines
- Create, monitor, and control metrics impacting product and team quality
- Work closely with teammates to design and build performant, reliable and fast iteration tools
- Evolve iteratively existing systems into state-of-the-art solutions
- Provide technical leadership across multiple tools and build systems and features
- Mentor, develop, and learn from engineering colleagues
- Be a leadership resource for engineers across the entire engine team
- Help build and maintain an open and energetic team culture
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members
- Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members
Requirements For Lead Tools Engineer
- 7+ years of professional game programming experience
- At least 1 shipped/published AAA title
- Experience with game console hardware
- Deep understanding of game and game adjacent tools
- Experience managing direct reports
- Experience performing in a senior or principal software engineering role
- Expert with C++, C# and Python
- Good 3D math skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience bringing multiple large-scale game titles to completion on PC and consoles
Benefits For Lead Tools Engineer
- Free daily lunch
- Beverages, fresh fruit, and snacks
- 401k with employer match
- Monthly Cell phone bill reimbursement
- Financial wellness sessions
- Flexible spending account
- Team building and company outings
- Parental leave for new parents
- Company paid health insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness training
- Travel insurance
- Preventive care
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