Technical Director

Onward Play's exciting gaming client is seeking a Technical Director to lead their engineering team and drive the technical direction as they embark on an exciting new phase in their studio's development. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish a team and design the systems and tools for our upcoming game set in a well known IP.

As a key member of the studio leadership, you will collaborate closely with other directors to shape the team's growth and project trajectory. You will advocate for robust code and identify cutting-edge technologies that align with our project requirements.

This role is remote on hybrid on-site with core hours in the Eastern time zone. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the success and well-being of the engineering team.
• Manage staffing, including planning, hiring, training, and career development.
• Establish and maintain high-quality coding standards for the studio, ensuring the team's adherence to them.
• Research and propose solutions and products to enhance the studio's technological expertise.
• Take a holistic view of the project, anticipating potential technological challenges and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Dive into the details of the project, ensuring that the engineering team possesses the necessary tools and skills to fulfill their tasks.
• Collaborate with other studio directors to define a path for overall studio and project success.

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of C++ and familiarity with C#, Python, Blueprints, Algorithms, Data Structures, Multi-Core and Threading.
• Experience with Perforce and build maintenance.
• Expertise in game engines.
• Familiarity with developing multiplayer games.
• Understanding of networking concepts.
• Broad knowledge of games, game development, and development tools.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the game industry, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
• Curiosity, kindness, and a positive and professional can-do attitude.
• Candidates must have a valid US work permit or citizenship.

Nice to Haves:

• Deep experience with Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Successfully shipped one or more Unreal Engine multiplayer titles.
• Specific experience with various gameplay systems, such as camera, input, collision, AI, etc.
• Solid understanding of rendering systems.
• Experience in building and utilizing backend systems for online games.