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About the Role

Wizcorp is a highly specialized game development studio based in Tokyo, operating 100% remotely. We are a passionate, cross-cultural team dedicated to bringing magic back to game development. We foster a friendly and honest work environment, offering numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth through challenging work. This position requires residency in Japan for the duration of employment with Wizcorp.

Responsibilities

Lead code quality improvements by setting engineering standards and conducting insightful code reviews with Principal Engineers.
Manage and mentor engineering teams, providing practical feedback through regular 1-on-1s, fostering career growth, managing performance, and reporting concerns to the Service Director.
Collaborate with project managers and Principal Engineers to identify organizational challenges, propose process improvements, and pivot resources or technology for success.
Maintain hands-on proficiency by supporting challenging engineering elements and directly committing to projects when necessary, without being overwhelmed by administrative tasks.
Collaborate with Art and Production leaders to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with multiple projects and company-wide goals.
Partner with the Service Director to foster a growth-oriented engineering culture that encourages learning, knowledge sharing, and rigorous documentation of best practices.
Address ambiguous challenges with a calm and decisive approach, balancing the immediate concerns of direct reports with the long-term technical health of the studio.

Requirements

Deep understanding of software development fundamentals, design theory, and development processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on supporting the growth and improvement of those around you.
Excellent self-time management skills.
University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Practical experience mentoring in technical concepts and technical fields.
Experience evaluating reports and providing clear, actionable feedback in regular performance reviews.
Over 5 years of software engineering experience in the game industry.
Over 3 years of experience in a team lead or people management role.
Fluent in both English and Japanese.
Experience with C++ and C# is mandatory.
Experience with Git or other version control systems.

Skills

Software development fundamentals
Design theory
Development processes
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Time management
C++
C#
Git
Version control systems
Game engine experience (Unity, Unreal, or proprietary)
Programming languages other than C++ and C#

Location

Tokyo
Remote

Work Type

Remote
Full-time
Permanent

Experience Level

Senior
Team Lead
People Management

Education Level

University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary/Compensations

JPY 7,800,000 - JPY 8,400,000

Benefits

Monthly remote work allowance: ¥15,000
Language lesson support (Japanese and/or English)
Commuting allowance (excluding commuter pass reimbursement)
Social insurance
Childcare leave

About the Company

Wizcorp is a highly specialized game development studio based in Tokyo, operating 100% remotely.
Our values include: Growing every day, Questioning the status quo, Valuing our principles, Working with like-minded people, and Learning and sharing.
Wizcorp provides a friendly and honest work environment.
Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information.

Equal Opportunity

Keywords Studios is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.