Lead Programmer

Description

id Software is looking for a Lead Programmer to work as part of a development team on legendary id game properties like DOOM and QUAKE, developing custom tools and technology for the game industry’s most advanced engine technology. The lead programmer is responsible for the overall technical design, direction, and quality of the project. The lead programmer is responsible for leading and managing a team of programmers, overseeing and evaluating schedules and priorities, proactively identifying problems and developing solutions that work well with the other development disciplines. The lead programmer must lead through experience, knowledge, example, using thoughtful evaluation of the project as a whole as well as critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of others on the team. Team leads must work closely together, exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and take a unique pride of ownership in the game - demanding a high level of accountability from themselves and the others in their departments. Team leads must also maintain strong working relationships with individuals from other internal teams working with a common, internally-developed, engine code base.