Technical Director â Programming (New IP)
Technical Director â Programming (New IP)
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Job Description
They are responsible for the technological development and the on-time on-budget and high-quality delivery of a game in close collaboration with the producer and creative director.
The person in this role defines the technological scope of the project in close partnership with the IT project leads and the Pipeline Technology Direction used for the game.
As part of a project within an established brand structure they are also responsible for working closely within the technological framework defined by the brand
What Youll Do
The main and recurring responsibilities of this role include:
Technology Strategy & Alignment
Define and drive the projects technological direction.
Ensure the integration of production pipelines and alignment with brand and pipeline roadmaps.
Influence strategic orientations of the pipeline based on the projects needs.
Ensure coherence between the projects ambitions and technological constraints.
Planning & Execution
Develop the projects technological development plan.
Prioritize deliverables and adjust plans according to risks delays or necessary trade-offs (time/quality/budget).
Track key milestones deliverables and manage associated risks.
Leadership & Collaboration
Work closely with the producer creative director and CPI (IT project leads).
Mentor coach and structure the technical team.
Provide strong leadership especially during critical situations.
Offer strategic feedback and solutions when facing technical roadblocks.
Operational & Budget Management
Build and manage the pipelines operational budget.
Analyze the return on investment of pipeline iterations.
Identify technology partners and manage vendors.
Vision & Growth
Contribute to defining the short- mid- and long-term vision for the pipeline.
Propose technological evolutions aligned with the strategic objectives of both the project and Ubisoft.
Qualifications :
Experience in at least one full AAA video game production (asset) in a technical leadership role
Professional experience in supervising or leading a team
Ability to clearly articulate and communicate a vision and strategy
Strong experience in developing debugging and optimizing tools and technologies for AAA game engines
Extensive hands-on experience with C
Desire to find the best-fit solutions to complex problems balancing the needs of stakeholders with differing priorities
Additional Information :
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences from Assassins Creed Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If youre passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries join our journey and help us create the unknown!
We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
