The Technical Director is responsible for the entire studio programming department in close relationship with the studio manager, producers and worldwide technical director, ensuring projects are delivered on time while targeting the best experience and quality. As part of a growing team, your mission will be to drive and participate in the development of all our 3D and 2D projects on multiple platforms.
The Technical Director will be responsible for all technical architecture and processes choices, supervise and participate in all aspects of projects from staffing to technology/tools, recommend solutions and approve plans, work with other studio technical directors to improve the company programming standards and engines; manage the programming team including employee performance evaluation and code reviews; actively participate in recruitment; provide expertise in design, programming, debugging, optimization, offer exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills; program different game modules, program the necessary tools for other teams, and work closely with other departments to set restrictions in the game and implement each element. This position will also closely collaborate with our Producer on planning and deadlines, working carefully to reduce or eliminate potential crunch time.
The right candidate for this role must have a senior-level technical and game development background. Essential skill requirements for this position include:
- Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- 5 years recent xp in C++ and OpenGL, including in mobile games
- Advanced xp in core engine development, networking, and tool development
- Experience managing teams of 10+
- Knowledge of the technical pipeline and all the process needed to make a game
- Excellent communication - active listening skills, accessible verbal and written presentation
- Able to optimize code size and speed to take full advantage of the capabilities of each platform
- Methodical and structured programming technique
- Keen interest in mobile video games
- Ability to inspire and lead, not just manage, team members.
All qualified candidates must pass a technical test on 3D as part of the interview process for this role.
Gameloft is where you want to be.
This position is based in the creative and inspiring city of New Orleans, an international metropolis built on entertainment and opportunity! New Orleans offers a rich culture of superb music, art, architecture, and food that is a part of its very fabric, and is one of the most culturally and historically rich cities in America. We are the festival capital of the world and have an endless list of both nightlife and family activites. In New Orleans, you will simply never run out of things to do!
In a recent survey of American cities reviewing economic health, quality of life, and demographic factors, New Orleans ranked #2 in the entire US while Travel + Leisure named it #1 of America's Best Cities. New Orleans features an exceptionally strong economic trajectory powered by a digital media, technology and entertainment renaissance.
This position offers:
* Fun, passionate and creative studio with a casual, friendly atmosphere - we love to play, board games, video games, ping pong, air hockey and foosball!
* International environment which offers daily contact with other countries & cultures
* Challenging and rewarding work on the next great frontiers in games
* Excellent benefits and studio culture
* An unparalleled opportunity to evolve and grow your career with a vibrant young studio among the stability of a large, self-published company.
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron’s Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 6,000 developers. Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
Previous hit Gameloft games include: Despicable Me: Minion Rush, Asphalt 8: Airborne, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, Ironman 3, Kingdoms & Lords, GT Racing 2, Shark Dash, Oregon Trail: American Settler, A Good Day to Die Hard, NOVA: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Littlest Pet Shop, The Dark Knight Rises, PLAYMOBIL Pirates, Real Soccer 2012 HD