Nights Technical Manager

2 months ago

England, United Kingdom PlaySide Studios Full time

This role will require relocating to Melbourne, Australia.
PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of innovating the gaming industry.

We’re looking for an individual that has engineering leadership skills and will help shape our technical vision, ensuring that our engineering practices align with our goals of innovation, scalability, and delivering high-quality player experiences.

If you enjoy working in a scaling environment where growth opportunities abound then this is a great opportunity to carve your own niche.

Oversee current projects to meet development schedules, budgets, resources, and technical quality targets.
Collaborate with other disciplines to identify technical requirements and develop solutions based on the game's vision.
Oversee recruitment, career development, and craft leadership for the engineering team.
Establish engineering best practices to achieve project goals.
Foster a collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and professional growth within the engineering team.
Identify process improvements for efficiency, cost, and quality across teams.
Evaluate and recommend third-party technologies and tools for game development.
Stay updated on current trends and technologies in game development.

Successfully shipped multiple games across various platforms in lead/director roles.
Strong background in software development and engineering management.
Expertise in C#/C++, data structures, performance optimization, and multi-threaded programming.
In-depth knowledge of software design practices, including modular and event-driven architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented design.
Familiar with modern game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, custom) and industry-standard tools like Git, TeamCity, and Perforce.
Experienced with Agile/Scrum methodologies, connecting iterative processes with high-level goals.
Experience or knowledge in PC, Console, VR, and Mobile game development.

Bonus Points
Basic understanding and appreciation of other disciplines, especially game design.
Experience with projects involving multiple internal/external partners and established franchises, requiring close collaboration with publishers.
Experience with cloud services, online infrastructure, and multiplayer game development.
Strong passion for video games and the online experience.

Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
Relocation Assistance.
Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema), group activities, and food trucks

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