Senior Technical Director

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Game Production • Game Engine • Game Design • $157,200 PA - $328,800 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Level Infinite seeks a Senior Technical Director to conduct technical reviews of game projects, identify risks, and offer guidance. This role involves leading teams in providing technical solutions for game development (engine, tools, architecture, services), managing relationships with domestic and international studios to ensure successful game delivery, and staying updated on industry trends. Experience managing AAA game development teams, proficiency in Unreal Engine, and GaaS architecture/optimization knowledge are crucial. The role requires managing development relationships with multiple game studios, preferably international ones, with excellent communication and leadership skills. English fluency is essential.
Must have:
  • Technical reviews & risk identification
  • Lead technical resolution teams
  • Manage studio development relationships
  • Unreal Engine proficiency
  • GaaS architecture & optimization
  • Excellent communication & leadership
Good to have:
  • PC/Console game development experience
Perks:
  • Sign-on payment
  • Relocation package
  • Restricted stock units
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits

Job Details

About the Hiring Team

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world.

We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.

What the Role Entails

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for conducting technical reviews of Level Infinite game projects, identifying technical risks, and providing guidance.
  • Lead teams with capability of technical resolutions to support Level Infinite's game studios on game development, such as engine development, game tools, game architecture and game services etc.
  • Manage development relationships with domestic and international game studios to ensure successful game delivery.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and industry developments.

Who We Look For

  • Experienced in managing renowned AAA game development teams, proficient in Unreal Engine, and knowledgeable in GaaS (Games as a Service) architecture and performance optimization.
  • Game development experience, PC/console would be a plus.
  • Experience in development relationship management with multiple game studios, preferably worked with international game studios.
  • English as working language to interact with stakeholders in various regions.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Location State(s)

California, Washington

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $157,200.0 to $328,800.0 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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