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Game Engineering Director

2 months ago
United States
Full-time
Executive
Director of Engineering
Software Development
Agile Unreal Engine
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PlayStation

PlayStation

PlayStation leads interactive entertainment with innovative consoles, games, and media, delighting fans globally since 1994.

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Founded 1995
$8M raised
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Description

  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary project leadership to define and maintain the product technology strategy.
  • Direct the engineering organization to solve complex technical problems and deliver reliable game experiences using Unreal Engine and internal technology.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain an engineering organization of 30+ engineers, including internal and external co-development staff.
  • Manage multiple senior engineering leads by providing support, technical guidance, feedback, and career coaching.
  • Partner with production leadership to schedule, track, deliver, and close out game features and releases.
  • Identify, anticipate, and mitigate technical and project risks across development and live operations.
  • Communicate with PlayStation executives, directors, and technology teams as needed.

Requirements

  • Experience managing 20+ engineers on AAA game engineering teams.
  • Experience working with and directing co-development engineering teams.
  • Experience developing and operating online games in a live service environment.
  • Ability to align with leadership and executive stakeholders and translate goals into a technology strategy.
  • Ability to lead an organization while balancing cost, efficiency, and quality tradeoffs.
  • Ability to drive team alignment and buy-in on technology vision and architectural principles.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment using real-time chat and documentation across a game studio.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with business, technical, and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine development (preferred).
  • Experience developing for multiple platforms, including PC and console (preferred).
  • Experience with agile development methodologies (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base pay range of $255,000 to $383,000 USD for Seattle, with variation based on geographic location.
  • Flexible role that can be remote.
  • Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Matching 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Wellness program.
  • Employee discounts for Sony products.
  • Potential bonus package eligibility.

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