Lead Systems & Performance Engineer

Lead Systems & Performance Engineer - Hunt: Showdown 1896

Crytek is looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Systems & Performance Engineer to join the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team in our new state‑of‑the‑art office in Frankfurt, Germany.

In this role, you will own and drive the development of core systems and performance initiatives from planning and design through implementation and optimization. Working closely with engineers and cross‑disciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership and feature ownership while contributing hands‑on to the continued evolution of Hunt: Showdown 1896.

• Provide technical and people leadership for the Systems & Performance team.
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of systems and performance initiatives, contributing hands‑on throughout development.
• Ensure Hunt: Showdown 1896 meets performance, scalability, stability, and reliability targets across client and dedicated server environments.
• Collaborate closely with Gameplay, Design, Engine, QA, and Production teams to deliver high‑quality technical solutions and player‑facing features.
• Work closely with technical leadership to translate technical direction into actionable plans and drive successful execution within the team.
• Plan, estimate, and prioritize technical work, balancing feature development, optimization, technical debt, and long‑term maintainability.
• Mentor engineers through coaching, code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of professional experience as a programmer in the games industry.
• Experience leading teams and technical initiatives, driving the development of complex systems and features, and mentoring engineers.
• Excellent C++ programming and software design skills.
• Experience with current console and PC development.
• Strong debugging, profiling, performance analysis, and optimization skills.
• Strong understanding of systems programming concepts, including multi‑threading, I/O, and memory management.
• Team‑oriented, self‑driven, and able to take ownership.
• Solid English skills, good communication skills, and an open and transparent communication style.

Benefits

• Relocation Support – relocation budget, full flight coverage for you and your family, visa and work permit assistance, and settlement help with banks, agencies, schools, landlords, and apartments.
• Company Apartment – fully furnished office apartment for the first three months in Frankfurt.
• Public Transport Pass – free access to bus, tram, and metro.
• Gym Membership – premium gym chain Fitness First membership, group fitness classes, and wellness facilities.
• State‑of‑the‑art Office – modern workspace with open areas, quiet zones, and top‑tier facilities.
• Hybrid Working – three days per week in the office with the option to work remotely up to two days per week, unless role‑specific requirements or business needs require on‑site presence.
• German Classes – German language courses for you and your family.
• Events – company events including new‑starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, and annual trip to Gamescom.
• Vacation Days – 24 days per year, increasing to 28 every two years, plus around 10 public holidays on top of days taken off.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.