Technical Director

1 week ago

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Electronic Arts Full time

Responsibilities

You will participate in strategic discussions for the Franchise as the core representative of the Tech Council. Set strategic technical targets and roadmaps for the Chapter, establishing near-term, mid-term, and long-term milestones. Advocate for change that benefits players, even countering conventional practices that may block those changes. You will manage and promote the architectural roadmap and technical goals, focusing on performance, developer efficiency, and operational excellence. Improve the creation of world-class tools for developers in collaboration with studio discipline leaders and external partners. Measure code quality and workflow efficiency across the studio, and develop plans for improvements. Ensure continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, and workflows with associated key performance indicators. Collaborate with console manufacturers (e.g., Sony, Microsoft) to influence and share strategic plans, technical roadmaps, and product specifications. Manage risks and develop mitigation plans for the technical strategy. Recruit qualified candidates to grow geographically distributed, virtual engineering teams and provide mentorship to other engineering leaders, promoting their capabilities and technical skills

Required Qualifications

The person we are looking for has a mix of technical and people leadership experience from the gaming industry, and experience in delivery.

15+ years of game industry experience with at least 3 product cycles on PC, consoles and or Live in a technical management leadership role. Experience working with live operations and understanding the challenges and demands associated with it. Demonstrated experience managing a large technical organization (100+) Navigate relationships within a complex organizational structure and establish credibility. Skill in organizational design and effectiveness, including the establishment of technical career tracks and succession planning. Technical expertise and understanding of game development and proprietary engines. Track record in addressing technical debt and implementing rules and processes to improve software quality and efficiency. Empathy with the ability to understand and support the needs of team members when providing direction and allocating resources. Deliver complex technical concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We're looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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