Head Of Engineering (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Head Of Engineering (Gamedev): Spearheading the engineering team, driving growth, and cultivating talents within game development with an accent on conceptualizing, crafting, and troubleshooting intricate systems and pivotal features. Focus on strategic oversight and hands-on involvement to deliver high-quality games.

Location: In-person/in-office only; remote positions are not available.

Company

hirify.global is a leading game publisher and developer, bringing the world's biggest franchises and bold new projects to players everywhere.

What you will do

• Collaborate with executives to delineate and execute a comprehensive technical strategy and operational roadmap.
• Champion engineering best practices and enhance engineering methodologies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the engineering team.
• Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with team members, providing constructive feedback and tailored guidance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with other departments.
• Architect and develop robust, feature-rich systems from inception to implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Extensive tenure within the game development industry.
• Over a decade of experience in engineering leadership roles.
• Demonstrated competencies in leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
• Mastery of engineering principles and practices.
• A track record of delivering multiple titles across modern gaming platforms.

Nice to have

• Excellence in C++ development and proficient in scripting languages such as Blueprint, LUA, C#, Python, etc.
• A collaborative mindset with a knack for problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees.
• Providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
• Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
• Encourages applicants of all ages.