Technical Director New IP

4A Games Limited; Malta; On-site; BRL 763,000 - 967,000; Full time

Job summary

4A Games Limited is seeking a Technical Gameplay Director to lead a team of Gameplay/AI programmers and coordinate the cross-functional Engine team to deliver a AAA game experience.

You will set a high-level technical vision, establish future development strategies, prototype features, and ensure robust code quality while mentoring staff across disciplines and projects.

Fluency in English, strong C/C++ skills, and prior leadership on at least one AAA console project are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in game development; at least one AAA console project.
• Strong C/C++ programming expertise with professional experience.
• Experience as Lead Programmer or Technical Director and cross-discipline communication.
• Experience with a modern game engine and multiplatform development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; excellent math and leadership; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Gameplay/AI programmers and coordinate the Engine team.
• Set high-level technical vision and collaborate across disciplines to deliver a AAA game.
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and improve processes for efficiency.
• Define project structure and build specifications for a AAA engine.
• Prototype and implement gameplay and AI features; ensure code quality.
• Mentor team and facilitate knowledge sharing across projects and divisions.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold coding standards.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Lead Programmer

Technical Director

Team management

Inter-discipline communication

Multiplatform development

Game engines

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

DirectX/OpenGL

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated Technical Gameplay Director to join our team. You will lead a team of experienced Gameplay / AI Programmers and coordinate the work of our cross-functional Engine team. You will also take responsibility for setting a high-level vision and work closely with all disciplines to deliver on the overall game.

Identify issues, propose solutions, and potentially execute on process improvements to maximize efficiency across all departments.

• Be the technical stakeholder for a new project and set us up for success.
• Establish strategies for future technical development.
• Initiate, estimate, and track implementation of gameplay and AI mechanics in line with needs of the game.
• Set up the project structure and build specifications for a AAA game engine.
• Guide the design and implementation of data validation, and build tools.
• Identify promising technical collaborations between all projects.
• Outline technical requirements for project needs.
• Rapidly prototype feature ideas and then properly implement those once they're determined to be final.
• Facilitate communication both within and across disciplines, and facilitate and encourage sharing of technical knowledge and code between projects and divisions.
• Support and work with Technical Directors of other projects.
• Keep track of the code's quality and style.
• Write clean, professional, and maintainable code.
• Take part in code reviews.

Requirements

• 5+ years' game industry experience with complex game development projects. Must have experience of work on at least one AAA console project.
• Strong technical understanding with solid professional knowledge in C/C++ programming.
• Practical experience from different areas of game development as well as industry experience working as a Lead Programmer or Technical Director.
• Vast knowledge of software development practices.
• Proven team management and inter-discipline communication skills.
• Experience with one of modern game engines.
• Experience with multiplatform development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• Excellent math skills.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.Self-motivated, driven individual - able to identify problems and execute on solutions.
• Fluent in English.

Preferences

• Rendering technology experience e.g. DirectX, OpenGL.
• Rendering technology development experience e.g. shadowing, reflections, depth of field.
• Passion for games.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Available