Development Director (AI)

TL;DR

Development Director (AI/Platform Engineering): Leading operational excellence for the Frostbite ACE team, managing Agentic Engineering, Data & Insights, and Documentation with an accent on operating rhythms and capacity modeling. Focus on driving sustainable execution, mitigating risks, and scaling delivery for complex technical programs in fast-evolving domains.

Location: Hybrid in British Columbia, Canada (Vancouver or Victoria)

Salary: $141,400 - $204,400 CAD

Company

hirify.global (EA) is a global leader in next-level entertainment experiences, with Frostbite being its proprietary game engine powering titles like Battlefield and EA SPORTS.

What you will do

• Drive the operating rhythm for the ACE team area, including planning, sequencing, capacity, and risk identification.
• Collaborate within a leadership triad alongside the Director of Engine Development and Technical Director.
• Promote and implement Frostbite-wide operating processes and delivery rituals.
• Establish a sustainable delivery rhythm with realistic commitments and clean handoffs over multiple quarters.
• Report progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Coach and develop Development Director leaders within the three ACE sub-teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading delivery for technical teams in platform engineering, developer tools, or large-scale software environments.
• Expertise in driving operating cadences at portfolio scale, including prioritization and capacity management.
• Ability to lead through rapid change in technical domains such as AI/ML and agentic workflows.
• Strong ability to broker resources and prioritize across different domains without direct authority.
• Must be based in British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI, agentic workflows, and developer productivity tooling.
• Experience in game development, game engines, or other large, long-lived codebases.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Generous time off: 3 weeks vacation and 10 sick days per year.
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits for new parents (maternity/parental/adoption leave).
• Inclusive "one team" culture that values adaptability, resilience, and curiosity.