Lead Programmer (Unity or Unreal Engine)

About the Position

Lead Programmer (Unity or Unreal Engine)

Honor Games® is an independent studio with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects, including Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars – Tiberium Secrets (Award-winning mod), Charge! – Multiplayer FPS game, and Vultures – Factory Tycoon game. We are currently seeking a Lead Programmer to join our team for the development of Chronoport, a 2.5D narrative episodic adventure set inside the diner of a time-travel airport.

About Honor Games

Honor Games® is a team of passionate developers building toward long-term careers in games and entertainment. Our organizational structure, discipline, and consistency set us apart from typical indie teams. Learn more: Honorgames.co.

Project Overview - Chronoport

Chronoport is a three-installment narrative series that blends emotional storytelling with stylized presentation. The game requires a stable, scalable, and thoughtfully architected Unity foundation. We are currently in early preproduction of installment one.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain core Unity systems for Chronoport (2.5D framework, scene flow, interaction systems, narrative triggers)
• Translate high-level creative direction into stable technical architecture
• Collaborate respectfully with designers, writers, and artists to integrate gameplay and narrative features
• Establish coding standards, documentation practices, and version-control discipline
• Develop tools and pipelines that support writers, artists, and future episodes
• Optimize performance across devices and ensure smooth player experience
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior programmers
• Work with leadership to plan technical milestones and long-term scalability for the series

Requirements

• Excellent English communication (written & verbal)
• Minimum 6 months experience working on a team
• Strong Unity/C# proficiency with demonstrable projects
• Understanding of the game development pipeline and cross-department workflows
• High initiative, grit, and attention to detail
• Contract literacy
• Respectful, reliable, and team-oriented
• Ability to architect clean, modular, and maintainable systems

Bonus Qualifications

• Completed a full game development cycle (preproduction → ship)
• Experience with narrative-driven or episodic games
• Experience building tools for writers or designers
• Familiarity with 2.5D camera systems, shaders, or stylized rendering
• Experience with Unity’s new input system, timeline, or DOTS

Time Commitment

• 10–15 hours/week
• Must be responsive via smartphone or device
• Weekly meeting: Wednesdays at 6 PM PST
• Must log and report hours for revenue-share calculation

Benefits

• Hands-on leadership experience in a structured studio environment
• Direct mentorship from the Executive Producer/CEO
• High-quality portfolio material demonstrating technical leadership
• Professional networking with developers and industry peers
• Opportunities for long-term studio involvement
• All projects are showcased at GDC and to publishers respectively

Interested in Joining Us?

If you're looking for a serious, structured, and meaningful volunteer leadership role - and you have stable income - we’d love to hear from you.

[VOLUNTEER REVENUE SHARE – DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT A STABLE INCOME]

To Apply

Email: [email protected]

• Resume
• Time zone
• An AI-generated cover letter on why Honor Games and why Chronoport

Location

US time zones only

Skills

• Unity
• C#
• Game development
• Narrative-driven games
• 2.5D camera systems
• Shaders
• Stylized rendering
• Unity’s new input system
• Timeline
• DOTS

Employment Type

Remote

Experience Level

Senior

Experience Years

3-5