Technical Director

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Build A Rocket Boy Full time
Job Title: Technical Director

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to join our team at Build A Rocket Boy. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for the technical ownership, decision-making, and execution of strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Architect domain with multiple teams in mind.
  • Accountable for overall technical design within domain.
  • Accountable for overall code quality within assigned teams; ensure code is cross-platform and reusable and testable; ensure code is reviewed.
  • Collaborate across a diverse cross-discipline team to ensure that performance, memory, storage, bandwidth goals and engine and tools features and goals are clearly defined.
  • Partner with all departments to create new features, systems, and tools that meet the project's needs.
  • Identify technical risks on projects and develop contingency plans to put into place with your team.
  • Ensure the coherence, efficiency, scalability, modularity, and compatibility of the technology developed by your team.
  • Author, pitch, and maintain relevant parts of the technical design document.
  • Partner with technical leadership and senior engineers across the organization to promote cross-team shared code initiatives.
  • Gather and provide effective and constructive feedback to team, providing suggestions and solutions for improvement when applicable.
  • Responsible for all technical process and technology within assigned teams and their related needs across a Business Unit and/or Studio.
  • Remain current on industry trends, including new game genres, new game development technology and techniques, and trending audio visual excellence.
  • Maintain regular internal communications and encourage a pleasant team atmosphere.
  • Demonstrate good leadership, charisma, enthusiasm, and sense of commitment.
Requirements:
  • B.S. (or higher) degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Experience with Live Operation and UGC a nice benefit to have.
  • At least ten years of AAA game programming experience; shipped multiple AAA titles with at least one in leadership position.
  • Proven experience shipping games on multiple platforms such as PC, console, and mobile in engine development area.
  • Proficiency in C++.
  • Strong data structures and algorithm skills with a firm understanding of linear algebra, statistical methods, and design patterns.
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering practices.
  • Expert-level understanding of multithreading, optimizations, graphics, physics, and animation.
  • Broad understanding of performance optimization of game servers.
  • Ability to foster a strong team culture with an emphasis on core company values.
  • Proven ability to grow, guide, inspire, and lead growing development/engineering teams.
  • Ability to direct, collaborate, and speak critically on all aspects of technical development, art, gameplay, and content creation.
  • Proficient in both written and oral communication with technical and nontechnical developers.
Our Global Benefits & Perks:
  • Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health.
  • Annual Learning Allowance — to spend on your development.
  • Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success.
  • Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why.
  • Birthday Present — gift voucher or a charity donation.
  • Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year.
  • Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones.
  • New baby gift — money toward a meal delivery or cleaning service.
  • Remote Working Budget — for remote workers to get out of the house.
  • Pension scheme — to finance those golden years.
  • Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties.
  • And even more benefits based on your location.

Please note: Our benefits are reviewed annually and subject to change.

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