Technical Director Video Games

7 Hours ago • 4 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Technical Director will lead, supervise, and support a talented team of video game programmers, fostering a positive and learning-oriented environment. Responsibilities include technical direction and problem-solving, team building and leadership, R&D initiatives (AI, Machine Learning, AR), project management, cross-disciplinary communication, IT oversight, and creative contributions to game design and concept development. The role offers significant influence over the company's direction.

Must have:

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Experience as a Senior/Lead Programmer or Technical Director.
4+ years of programming in video games with C/C++, C#, Java etc.
Shipped at least 4 video game titles.
Mobile, PC, or console development experience.
Experience with Unity, Unreal, etc.
Strong person management skills.
3+ years of managing a team of 5+ engineers.
Working knowledge of project management tools.
Organized and detail oriented.
Eligible for Canadian Work Permit.

Perks:

Competitive salary
Benefits
Revenue/royalty sharing
Stock option package

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Job Details

ROLE – The role of the Technical Director is to lead, supervise and support a talented group of video game programmers emotionally, creatively, professionally and technically. You are not responsible for having all the answers but have the ability to nurture problem solving individually and/or collectively while keeping your team on track and focused.
Koolhaus has developed an industry wide reputation for having a strong technical team. We are looking for a talented Technical Director to not only maintain that reputation but to enhance it further.

The Technical Director’s role is flexible depending upon the requirements and needs of the technical team, project(s) and Koolhaus and include the following:

Technical Direction & Problem Solving: Support a talented team of programmers in a positive always learning environment by providing a platform for various technical problem solving options and solutions. You are not responsible for all the answers but have a solid intuitive grasp of where the best and quickest solutions may lie.
Training, Team Building & Leadership: In conjunction with the HR manager and Producer, building and nurturing a world class technical team including hiring, training, personal and professional development, team building and related areas.
R & D: Drive and oversee Koolhaus’ R & D initiatives including Ai, Machine Learning, AR, etc. including R & D partnerships with universities.
Project management: surrounding any and all technical areas including project & resource planning, budgeting, technical document and proposal writing and the management of any and all software utilized in the course of administration and development
Communication: with and across all disciplines and stake holders (Clients, Management, Leads, Art/Design/Sound Teams, etc.)
IT: oversee and manage the smooth operation of all matters concerning IT including internet networks, IP addresses, security, relationships with service providers, hardware including work station sourcing, assembly, maintenance & replacement, inventory tracking and yearly inventory audits and other related duties.
Creative Contributions: including game design, game play and original game concept development.
Other related duties as may be required from time to time
This opportunity offers a unique position of influence regarding Koolhaus’ current and future company direction.

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Programmer or Technical Director
At least 4 years of hands on programming in the video game industry using one or more object oriented programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, etc..
Have shipped at least 4 video game titles
Mobile, PC or console development experience a must
Experience with a variety of game engines and technologies such as Unity, Unreal, etc.
Strong, proactive and positive person management skills
Have at least 3 years of experience directly managing or supervising a team of 5 or more software engineers in the video game industry
Working knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Merlin, MS Excel, etc.
Organized and detail oriented
Eligible for or currently hold a Canadian Work Permit (CUSMA/NAFTA/other FTA’s)

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Producer

COMPENSATION: