Manager, Software Engineering (Services) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Manager, Software Engineering (Services) (Gamedev): Leading a team responsible for improving how VALORANT builds, delivers, and operates its global services footprint with an accent on development of new services and improvements to existing ones. Focus on improving standards and frameworks to improve services development and working closely with technical teams to improve services delivery and operations.

Location: No location specified

Company

hirify.global is dedicated to creating games and experiences that make it better to be a player.

What you will do

• Manage a team of 5-10 Software Engineers across experience levels.
• Ensure VALORANT Players receive a consistently great services experience in Riot and Tencent regions.
• Serve as a hands-on engineering leader, actively contributing across all phases of the product lifecycle, including implementation.
• Develop a technical vision for your team, working with production and product partners to ensure consistency with overall product goals.
• Foster a collaborative, challenging, and satisfying environment for your development team.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional experience as a software engineer working in services development roles.
• 2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team either as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor.
• Professional experience driving technical direction and influencing architecture within a team.
• Expertise with C#, Java, Golang, or similar language(s).
• Professional experience with Lean or Agile development processes (Scrum, Kanban, etc).
• Professional experience working with cloud computing and cloud technologies.
• Professional experience building large-scale backend systems or game services.

Nice to have

• Professional or academic experience working with C++.
• Professional or hobby experience working with Unreal Engine

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.