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Lead Software Engineer

2 months ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom PlaySide Studios Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead our Engineering Department and drive technical excellence across our studio. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for shaping our technical vision, ensuring alignment with our goals of innovation, scalability, and delivering high-quality player experiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Strategy: Develop and execute a long-term technical strategy aligned with the studio's product roadmap and growth plans.
  • Project Oversight: Oversee current projects to meet development schedules, budgets, resources, and technical quality targets.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with other disciplines to identify technical requirements and develop solutions based on the game's vision.
  • Communication: Ensure clear communication of technical goals across all levels of the organization.
  • Operational Leadership: Serve as the primary operational contact, working with key external partners like studio Tech, Tools, Ops, and Platform teams.
  • Stakeholder Management: Manage and communicate with internal stakeholders, including C-Suite level.
  • Team Leadership: Oversee recruitment, career development, and craft leadership for the engineering team.
  • Best Practices: Establish engineering best practices to achieve project goals.
  • Culture Development: Foster a collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and professional growth within the engineering team.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Share knowledge internally, apply lessons from other teams, and align with the broader PlaySide technology portfolio.
  • Process Improvement: Identify process improvements for efficiency, cost, and quality across teams.
  • Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend third-party technologies and tools for game development.
  • Industry Trends: Stay updated on current trends and technologies in game development.
Requirements
  • Leadership Experience: Experience as a Technical Director or Senior Lead Programmer managing large teams.
  • Game Development Expertise: Successfully shipped multiple games across various platforms in lead/director roles.
  • Software Development Background: Strong background in software development and engineering management.
  • Technical Expertise: Expertise in C#/C++, data structures, performance optimization, and multi-threaded programming.
  • Software Design: In-depth knowledge of software design practices, including modular and event-driven architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented design.
  • Game Engines: Familiar with modern game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, custom) and industry-standard tools like Git, TeamCity, and Perforce.
  • Agile Methodologies: Experienced with Agile/Scrum methodologies, connecting iterative processes with high-level goals.
  • Game Development Experience: Experience or knowledge in PC, Console, VR, and Mobile game development.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Discipline Knowledge: Basic understanding and appreciation of other disciplines, especially game design.
  • Project Experience: Experience with projects involving multiple internal/external partners and established franchises, requiring close collaboration with publishers.
  • Cloud Services: Experience with cloud services, online infrastructure, and multiplayer game development.
  • Technical Evangelism: Experienced in technical evangelism through talks, conferences, or open-source contributions.
  • Passion for Gaming: Strong passion for video games and the online experience.
About PlaySide Studios
  • Company Culture: We offer a dynamic and innovative work environment, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
  • Benefits: We provide a range of benefits, including Playdays (additional paid days off), relocation assistance, employee assistance program, mentoring opportunities, and more.