TECHNICAL DIRECTOR NEW IP

What are you working on?

• Genres: Shooter
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

We are seeking a motivated Technical Gameplay Director to join our team. You will lead a team of experienced Gameplay / AI Programmers and coordinate the work of our cross-functional Engine team. You will also take responsibility for setting a high-level vision and work closely with all disciplines to deliver on the overall game.

Identify issues, propose solutions, and potentially execute on process improvements to maximize efficiency across all departments.

• Be the technical stakeholder for a new project and set us up for success.

• Establish strategies for future technical development.

• Initiate, estimate, and track implementation of gameplay and AI mechanics in line with needs of the game.

• Set up the project structure and build specifications for a AAA game engine.

• Guide the design and implementation of data validation, and build tools.

• Identify promising technical collaborations between all projects.

• Outline technical requirements for project needs.

• Rapidly prototype feature ideas and then properly implement those once they’re determined to be final.

• Facilitate communication both within and across disciplines, and facilitate and encourage sharing of technical knowledge and code between projects and divisions.

• Support and work with Technical Directors of other projects.

• Keep track of the code’s quality and style.

• Write clean, professional, and maintainable code.

• Take part in code reviews.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 5+ years’ game industry experience with complex game development projects. Must have experience of work on at least one AAA console project.

• Strong technical understanding with solid professional knowledge in C/C++ programming.

• Practical experience from different areas of game development as well as industry experience working as a Lead Programmer or Technical Director.

• Vast knowledge of software development practices.

• Proven team management and inter-discipline communication skills.

• Experience with one of modern game engines.

• Experience with multiplatform development.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

• Excellent math skills.

• Excellent leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated, driven individual – able to identify problems and execute on solutions.

• Fluent in English.

What is important for us in a person?

• Rendering technology experience e.g. DirectX, OpenGL.

• Rendering technology development experience e.g. shadowing, reflections, depth of field.

• Passion for games.