Game Engineering Director

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE); United States; Remote; USD 255,000 - 383,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) in the United States seeks a senior engineering leader to set the direction for a new game and live production service, building a large engineering organization to deliver compelling player experiences and evolve the technology strategy with the project.

You will recruit and guide 30+ engineers, balance new approaches with proven solutions on Unreal Engine, coordinate with production leadership for releases, and communicate with executives and technology

Qualifications

• Experience managing 20+ engineers on AAA game teams.
• Experience directing co-development engineering teams.
• Experience developing games with Unreal Engine.
• Experience shipping or developing for PC and consoles.
• Familiarity with agile development methods.

Responsibilities

• Set the engineering direction aligned with the game vision, priorities, costs, and long-term goals.
• Direct engineering work using Unreal Engine and existing tech, balancing new approaches with proven solutions and managing technical risk.
• Recruit, develop, and retain an engineering organization of 30+ contributors.
• Manage senior engineering leads through technical guidance and career coaching.
• Partner with production leadership to plan, track, deliver, and close out features and releases, anticipating delivery risks.
• Communicate with executives, directors, and technology teams as needed.

Skills

Engineering management

Unreal Engine

Co-development teams

Agile methods

Leadership

Job description

Role overview

Set the engineering direction for a new game and live production service, working as part of the project leadership team. Build and guide a large engineering organization that can deliver compelling player experiences, evolve the technology strategy with the project, and support ongoing releases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a technology strategy aligned with the game’s vision, project priorities, technical costs, and long-term goals.
• Direct engineering work using Unreal Engine and existing technology, balancing new approaches with proven solutions and managing technical risk.
• Recruit, develop, and retain an engineering organization of more than 30 internal and co-development contributors.
• Manage senior engineering leads through technical guidance, feedback, career coaching, and day-to-day leadership support.
• Partner with production leadership to plan, track, deliver, and close out features and releases, anticipating delivery risks.
• Communicate with company executives, directors, and technology teams as needed.

Requirements

• Experience managing 20 or more engineers on AAA game engineering teams.
• Experience directing co-development engineering teams.
• Experience developing games with Unreal Engine.
• Experience shipping or developing for multiple platforms, including PC and console.
• Familiarity with agile development methods.

Benefits and work setup

The role can be remote, with pay varying by location. The listed Seattle base range is $255,000-$383,000 USD. The package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off, a wellness program, employee discounts, and possible bonus eligibility.