Top 99 Lead developer Jobs in Oakland Ca

Gameplay Programming Lead
Epic Games —San Francisco, CA
- $190,010 - $278,682 a year
- C++
- Mentoring
- APIs
Lead Game Designer
Alfa AI —San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 - $400,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- In-person
- Senior level
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Lead IC – Driver Development & High-Speed Transceiver Test Automation
The Hiring Method, LLC —Fremont, CA
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
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Team lead
Svix —San Francisco, CA
- $190,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Supervising experience
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Lead of Business Applications (LBA-2026)
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies —Walnut Creek, CA
- $200,449.60 - $200,699.00 a year
- Email
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
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Full Stack Tech Lead - Senior
Mill —San Bruno, CA
- $210,000 - $250,000 a year
- 6 years
- System design
- Residential
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Lead Developer – Full Stack
Claryo —San Francisco, CA
- $165,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Senior level
- Python
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
5d
Lead Frontend Engineer
Zyphra —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Office
- APIs
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
AI Agent Infrastructure Lead
Sphere, Inc. —San Francisco, CA
- $230,000 - $260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Senior level
Lead Software Developer (CDI03)
CDI Solutions —San Ramon, CA
- $206,315 - $210,000 a year
- Email
- Computer Science
- Research
- Office
Staff / Lead Backend Engineer, Payments Platform
Xero —San Mateo, CA
- $206,600 - $258,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Office
- Java
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Lead Software Engineer - Backend
Adobe —San Francisco, CA
- $173,500 - $331,050 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
Lead Software Engineer - Backend
Freshworks —San Mateo, CA
- $168,300 - $207,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- System design
- Commuter assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Lead Backend Engineer
Attain —San Francisco, CA
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- 6 years
- Office
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Software Engineer Lead
Personalis, Inc —Fremont, CA
- $190,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Commuter assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Technical Lead, Frontend
Onyx —San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 - $400,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER — FREMONT, CA
Caspex —Fremont, CA
- Computer Science
- Office
- Master's degree
Lead Gameplay Engineer
Striking Distance Studios —San Ramon, CA
- $150,000 - $206,000 a year
- Management
- Computer Science
- C++
Lead Software Engineer, Platform
Reducto —San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 - $325,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- APIs
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead DevOps Engineer
Scout Motors —Fremont, CA
- $160,000 - $211,750 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Computer science
- Azure
- Paid jury duty
- Paid parental leave
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Gameplay Programming Lead

Epic Games -
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

$190,010 - $278,682 a year

Qualifications

Unreal Engine
Tooling
AI tools proficiency
Video gameplay mechanics
Team development
Collaboration with product development teams
C++
Managing engineering teams
Application design
Mentoring
Leading team collaboration initiatives
APIs
Engineering product development
Senior level
Project leadership
Developer tools
Technical architecture

Full Job Description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

Part of the Unreal Engine Gameplay department, you will lead a team of experienced programmers aimed at transforming Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) gameplay technology toward Unreal Engine 6 (UE6) based on Scene Graph and Verse.

As a Lead Gameplay Programmer, you will be in a leadership role on a small and focused team, playing a critical role in driving current and future projects. You will be responsible for driving core transformative changes and supporting collaborative development between programmers, UEFN developers, and licensees. You will have opportunities to work on a variety of initiatives, get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and work with talented internal and external teams, all while building impactful technology that affects thousands of game developers and millions of gamers.

In this role, you will

Lead development for a project or initiative, championing both technical excellence and developer experience
Guide, mentor, and help build a highly effective engineering team
Work closely with product design to create and iterate on gameplay API and tools, while maintaining strong architectural and algorithmic direction
Collaborate with Unreal Engine or Fortnite teams to contribute to ongoing feature development
Optimize, refactor, and fix bugs in existing systems, and write robust, maintainable code
Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the project's production and development
Leverage AI to enhance your daily work and empower your team.

What we're looking for

Significant experience developing games with Unreal Engine
Experience as a leader in an engineering role, with demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively
Demonstrates proactive, courageous leadership: speaks up, challenges assumptions respectfully, communicates directly, and creates an environment where honest feedback is welcomed.
Deep understanding of the creator ecosystem, including game engines such as Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) or Roblox Studio, and the unique challenges of building tools, workflows, and platforms that empower developers rather than shipping a game directly.
A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box
Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and tools
Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
Knowledge of Scene Graph and Verse is a plus

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

ABOUT US

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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