Own and maintain production schedules across Art, Design, and Programming disciplines
Partner with developers working in C++, Blueprint, and Unreal Engine 5 systems to identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early
Facilitate clear communication between teams of all disciplines to ensure requirements are understood and achievable
Track and prioritize bug fixes, technical debt, and feature work across the development pipeline
Run daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other team meetings - including keeping notes for meetings.
Manage integration points between game systems and coordinate cross-functional feature testing
Help scope and break down complex features into achievable milestones for all disciplines
Identify process improvements and implement workflows that increase team efficiency

Requirements

3+ years of production experience in game development with at least one shipped PC or console title
Proven track record working with engineering, art, and design teams on complex game systems
Working knowledge of Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5) and common game development pipelines
Experience with project management and task tracking tools (Jira, Shotgun, Hansoft, Linear, or similar)
Understanding of networked multiplayer development challenges and testing requirements
Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to translate between technical and non-technical team members
Self-motivated and effective working remotely with distributed teams
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt to the fast-paced nature of independent game development
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines while maintaining team focus and morale
Experience with UE5-specific features (Lyra, Gameplay Ability System, Enhanced Input)
Background in C++ or Blueprint development, experience shipping co-op or multiplayer games,
Experience at an indie studio (30-50 people)
Knowledge of PC platform requirements and submission processes
Strong technical literacy—ability to read code, understand system architecture, and communicate effectively with engineers

Benefits

Work from home (anywhere in the US)!
Flexible hours – 32 hour a week minimum / 50 hour maximum
3 weeks vacation each year, in addition to paid holidays and sick days
Competitive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
Available Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts
401K with 100% matching up to 4% of your salary
Employee stock options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

C++BlueprintUnreal Engine 5game developmentnetworked multiplayer developmenttechnical debt managementbug trackingfeature scopingsystem architecturegame systems integration

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsself-motivatedadaptabilitycollaborationteam focusproblem-solvingfacilitationnote-takingefficiency improvement