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Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description:
Reporting directly to the VP of Operations the Head of Engineering assumes a pivotal role in spearheading our engineering team driving their growth and cultivating their talents within the realm of game development. This position entails not only steering the team through innovative projects but also fortifying our ranks through strategic efforts. Core duties include conceptualizing crafting and troubleshooting intricate systems and pivotal features all while actively contributing as a developer. Proficiency in C Unreal Engine and version control systems is paramount.

We seek a visionary individual who brings fresh perspectives to the table while maintaining the practicality requisite for game delivery. This role is a fusion of technical acumen and personnel management demanding both strategic oversight and handson involvement. The ideal candidate boasts a minimum of 10 years in software engineering management with a comprehensive background in Unreal Engine and expertise spanning areas such as graphics gameplay UI audio or tools technology.

Essential Functions:
  • Collaborate closely with executives to delineate a comprehensive technical strategy and operational roadmap then execute said strategy shaping and realizing the engineering vision.
  • Champion engineering best practices and exhibit an unwavering commitment to enhancing our engineering methodologies.
  • Provide adept leadership mentorship and direction to the engineering team fostering a culture of high performance and perpetual growth.
  • Conduct regular oneonone sessions with team members to furnish direct constructive feedback and offer tailored guidance for improvement.
  • Foster crossfunctional collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts.
  • Architect and develop robust featurerich systems from inception to implementation.
  • Produce comprehensive documentation elucidating systems for consumption by designers and fellow engineers.
  • Augment systems as needed to support game development and overarching company technologies.



Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Mathematics or related field.
  • Extensive tenure within the game development industry.
  • Over a decade of experience in engineering leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated competencies in leadership communication problemsolving and an indepth understanding of gaming trends and technologies.
  • Mastery of engineering principles and practices.
  • A track record of delivering multiple titles across modern gaming platforms (PC Xbox One PS4 Switch).
  • Excellence in C development and proficient in scripting languages such as Blueprint LUA C# Python etc.
  • A collaborative mindset with a knack for problemsolving.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.


Benefits

Full Benefit Package provided

Application Process:

Interested candidates should apply directly at submit their resume a cover letter detailing their experience in oncology IT project management and any relevant certifications to


Impulse Strategic Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age protected veteran disabled status or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements Impulse Strategic Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has employees.


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