Director, Engineering - SDS Tech
Director, Engineering - SDS Tech
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Job Description
Who We Are
2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union HB Studios and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action role-playing strategy casual and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of 2Ks portfolio currently includes several AAA sports and entertainment brands including global powerhouse NBA 2K renowned BioShock Borderlands Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises TopSpin 2K25 as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K
At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
The Shared Development Studios Technology team is looking for a dynamic and experienced technical leader to run our Engineering department. In this role you will help architect the team by contributing to overall strategic vision driving the tactical execution and developing a culture of engineering excellence. Our aim is to provide our partners with the best service possible.
What You Will Do
- Provide strategic direction leadership and technical mentorship to engineering team across tools consultation and game development initiatives
- Supervise the execution of hiring performance management and career development strategies
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with our partner studios acting as a trusted technical advisor
- Act as the technical liaison in SOW / RFP development internal and external presentations and resourcing discussions
- Collaborate with technical leads to craft and implement best-in-class processes in quality control development and risk management
- Oversee and report on key performance indicators used to drive continuous improvement
- Evangelize 2K values and champion a culture of high-performance and innovation
- Directly feedback into technical documentation provided by our studios due diligence or other technical discussions in the business
- Evaluate new technologies and APIs
What You Bring
- 10 years of experience in multiplatform AAA game development
- Must have shipped multiple titles in an Engineering Lead Technical Director or above
- Experience building and managing multi-discipline global technical teams
- Strong interpersonal skills that can be applied to a partner-first service oriented approach
- Bonus if shipped one or more titles using Unreal Engine
- Bonus if comfortable with financial fundamentals like budgets cost-tracking and profit/loss
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use accounts.
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Director
Employment Type
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