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Programming Technical Director, Unreal Projects | Directeur·rice Technique de Programmation, Projets Unreal

Behaviour Interactive

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Programming Technical Director, Unreal Projects | Directeur·rice Technique de Programmation, Projets Unreal

5 Months ago • All levels

About the job

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Technical Director for Unreal projects, must have Unreal Engine experience, mobile game experience, strong decision-making skills, and risk management experience.

Since several work modes are offered to all our employees (100% from home, Flex, 100% in-office), job opportunities posted here are available for candidates across the UK, unless indicated otherwise.

Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has more than 1,300 employees worldwide with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). This role will be part of the team working on co- and full-development projects across all platforms for Behaviour’s roster of blue-chip clients, which includes Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, 2K, and many others.

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law. Basically, we respect and appreciate each other no matter who we are!

Behaviour Interactive is currently seeking a skilled Technical Director to join our team and contribute to one of our projects on Unreal. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the successful delivery of our new game by effectively managing technical risks and opportunities. You will play a crucial role in making key design, architecture, and implementation decisions in collaboration with the production team.

In this role you will:

Steer and guide the technological ship for the project, and the teams involved;
Make high-level design and architecture choices;
Dictate technical standards, and guide the development team;
Define the technological strategy with the development team;
Assess the technical risks and mitigation plans;
Select the appropriate technologies given the project's constraints;
Harness others' technical expertise to get the best possible solutions;
Interview candidates for technical positions;
Work closely with other producers, directors, leads, and developers to support project and company strategies.

What we are looking for:

Proven experience in a technical leadership role within the gaming industry, demonstrating success in delivering game project;
Experience working with Unreal game engine;
Experience working with Mobile games, especially on Android platform;
In-depth knowledge of game development methodologies, design patterns, and industry best practices;
Strong decision-making abilities to drive technical innovation;
Experience in risk management and problem-solving in a fast-paced, dynamic gaming environment.
Ability to self-organize and work very autonomously;
Ability to cooperate and consult with other directors, leads, and staff;
Ability to communicate well. Must be able to vulgarize technical concepts for both a technical and non-technical audience;
Ability to define and break down complex technical mandates and architectures.

Behaviour Interactive est à la recherche d'un·e Directeur·trice technique pour rejoindre l'équipe et contribuer sur un nouveau projet excitant, sur Unreal. Dans ce rôle, votre principale responsabilité sera d'assurer la livraison réussie de notre nouveau projet en gérant efficacement les risques et opportunités techniques liés au projet. Vous jouerez un rôle crucial dans la prise de décisions clés en matière de conception, d'architecture et de mise en oeuvre, en collaboration avec l'équipe de production.

Toutes nos opportunités d'emploi sont offertes aux résidents du UK et le mode de travail est choisi par l'employé (100% télétravail, Flex. ou 100% au bureau), sauf indication contraire.

Fondé au siège à Montréal, Behaviour compte plus de 1,300 employés dans le monde à travers nos studios à Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) et au Royaume-Uni (Behaviour UK-North and Behaviour UK-South). Ce role fera partie intégrante des équipes qui œuvrent sur des projets de co-développement et développement complet sur toutes les plateformes pour nos clients, tels que Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, 2K et bien d'autres.

Chez Behaviour Interactif, on croit en l’équité des chances pour tout le monde et on célèbre la diversité des personnes, des perspectives et des idées. C’est donc important pour nous de travailler avec des talents qui proviennent de tous les horizons, et ce, indépendamment de leur âge, sexe, ethnicité, couleur, origine ethnique ou nationale, religion, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, statut familial, handicap ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois applicables.

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About The Company

Behaviour Interactive

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Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained over 50 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the highly anticipated base building and raiding title Meet Your Maker™. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s foremost providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and in Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.