Director - Technical - Gameloft - New Orleans

Job description
The Technical Director is responsible for the entire studio programming department in close relationship with the studio manager, producers and worldwide technical director, ensuring projects are delivered on time while targeting the best experience and quality. As part of a growing team, your mission will be to drive and participate in the development of all our 3D and 2D projects on multiple platforms.


The Technical Director will be responsible for all technical architecture and processes choices, supervise and participate in all aspects of projects from staffing to technology/tools, recommend solutions and approve plans, work with other studio technical directors to improve the company programming standards and engines; manage the programming team including employee performance evaluation and code reviews; actively participate in recruitment; provide expertise in design, programming, debugging, optimization, offer exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills; program different game modules, program the necessary tools for other teams, and work closely with other departments to set restrictions in the game and implement each element. This position will also closely collaborate with our Producer on planning and deadlines, working carefully to reduce or eliminate potential crunch time.

Requirements

The right candidate for this role must have a senior-level technical and game development background. Essential skill requirements for this position include:
Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
5 years recent xp in C++ and OpenGL, including in mobile games
Advanced xp in core engine development, networking, and tool development
Experience managing teams of 10+
Knowledge of the technical pipeline and all the process needed to make a game
Excellent communication - active listening skills, accessible verbal and written presentation
Able to optimize code size and speed to take full advantage of the capabilities of each platform
Methodical and structured programming technique
Keen interest in mobile video games
Ability to inspire and lead, not just manage, team members.
All qualified candidates must pass a technical test on 3D as part of the interview process for this role.

This Position Offers

Fun, passionate and creative studio with a casual, friendly atmosphere - we love to play, board games, video games, ping pong, air hockey and foosball!
International environment which offers daily contact with other countries & cultures
Challenging and rewarding work on the next great frontiers in games
Excellent benefits and studio culture
An unparalleled opportunity to evolve and grow your career with a vibrant young studio among the stability of a large, self-published company.

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