Technical Producer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Technical Producer (Game Development): As the primary production lead across Art, Design, and Programming teams, orchestrating day-to-day development efforts and bridging the gap between creative vision and technical execution. Focus on spearheading production solutions, finding the balance between scope, quality, and schedule, and identifying risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early in complex game systems.

Location: Fully remote (US)

Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 / year

Company

hirify.global is a veteran team of shooter and RPG developers dedicated to crafting exhilarating and heart-pounding experiences with deep RPG systems that captivate players for years to come.

What you will do

• Own and maintain production schedules across Art, Design, and Programming disciplines.
• Partner with developers working in C++, Blueprint, and Unreal Engine 5 systems to identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks.
• Facilitate clear communication between teams of all disciplines.
• Track and prioritize bug fixes, technical debt, and feature work across the development pipeline.
• Run daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other team meetings.
• Manage integration points between game systems and coordinate cross-functional feature testing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of production experience in game development with at least one shipped PC or console title.
• Proven track record working with engineering, art, and design teams on complex game systems.
• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5) and common game development pipelines.
• Experience with project management and task tracking tools (Jira, Shotgun, Hansoft, Linear, or similar).
• Understanding of networked multiplayer development challenges and testing requirements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to translate between technical and non-technical team members.
• Must be able to work remotely from anywhere in the US.

Nice to have

• Experience with UE5-specific features (Lyra, Gameplay Ability System, Enhanced Input).
• Background in C++ or Blueprint development.
• Experience shipping co-op or multiplayer games.
• Experience at an indie studio (30-50 people).
• Knowledge of PC platform requirements and submission processes.
• Strong technical literacy—ability to read code, understand system architecture, and communicate effectively with engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from home (anywhere in the US) with flexible hours (32 hour a week minimum / 50 hour maximum).
• 3 weeks vacation each year, in addition to paid holidays and sick days.
• Competitive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• Available Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts.
• 401K with 100% matching up to 4% of your salary.
• Employee stock options.

Hiring process

• Review applications.
• Introductory Call with Hiring Manager.
• Team Interviews.
• Hiring Manager identifies candidate to hire.
• Extend an offer.
• Join the Ruckus!