Technical Director job
Posted: February 20, 2008
Post subject: Technical Director
Post subject: Technical Director
subject: Technical Director , 2K Marin
2K Marin is looking for Technical Director
duration - Indefinite
Job details: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Got what it takes to help drive a cutting-edge AAA title? Be part of our dedicated team and strive for excellence.
2K Marin seeks the talents of a seasoned, yet passionate, technical director who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to work with like-minded professionals to create truly amazing experiences.
SUMMARY:
Provide technical direction for the company across multiple projects, while managing a core tech team focused on improving and extending the existing engine technology.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintain overall code quality; ensuring that code is cross platform, reusable, and testable.
· Proactively identify the tools and processes that will be needed throughout development.
· Lead and manage the core technology team, helping to drive rendering and core engine improvements.
· Be responsible for the overall technical design direction of the project, influencing and approving overall architecture.
· Ensure the overall performance of the project is up to minimum standards, define metrics, and sets targets.
· Oversee all internal and external project dependencies, risks and critical paths while ensuring contingency plans are in place.
· Recommend solutions, and approve plans and timelines, while understanding overall impact to all stakeholders.
· Review programming code for quality, consistency, and compliance with the TDD and established protocol.
· Identify technical problems, and work with producers, leads and other directors to solve them.
· Keep up with current advances in technology and propose new innovations that may benefit the project.
· Provide troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving assistance to members of the programming team.
· Work closely with other directors and leads to ensure cooperation between the design, programming and art disciplines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience and Skills:
· Master's degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience.
· Expertise with the C/C++ programming language along with a strong familiarity with OO design principles.
· 8+ years of programming experience on commercial software projects.
· 2+ shipped titles with management or lead responsibilities, specifically in the game industry.
· Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures.
· In-depth working knowledge of several core engine systems, i.e. graphics, animation, audio, etc.
· Ability to lead, manage, and mentor the work of others.
· Excellent project management and time management skills
Additional Experience and Skills (highly desired):
· Experience developing for next-generation game consoles (PS3, XBOX 360, Wii).
· 4+ shipped PC or console titles on FPS or RPG games.
· Experience working with external development teams
· Experience with Unreal Engine development.
· Experience working on multi-platform software projects. ABOUT 2K GAMES2K Games develops and publishes top-line PC, console, and handheld entertainment software with a strong concentration in three distinct categories: sports, high profile licenses and specialty product. Some of the hit titles in 2K's lineup include the critically-praised Bioshock, Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, and The Darkness. At 2K Games our goal is simple: Make games that are the best in the genre and have fun doing it. 2K Games is proudly developing a series of critically acclaimed games. Owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 2K Games is a successful, stable company that produces high-quality titles every year.So what does 2K have to offer? How about generous salaries, full medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and a fun work environment. 2K Games believes everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. 2K Games is located in beautiful Novato, California, near mountain bike trails and beaches, about 25 minutes north of San Francisco. That's right - you can make great games, be active outdoors and soak up culture in one of the world’s most beautiful cities all at the same time!
Join our team today
Location: Novato, California, 94949, United States
email - brooke.grabrian@2kgames.com
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2K Marin is looking for Technical Director
duration - Indefinite
Job details: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Got what it takes to help drive a cutting-edge AAA title? Be part of our dedicated team and strive for excellence.
2K Marin seeks the talents of a seasoned, yet passionate, technical director who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to work with like-minded professionals to create truly amazing experiences.
SUMMARY:
Provide technical direction for the company across multiple projects, while managing a core tech team focused on improving and extending the existing engine technology.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintain overall code quality; ensuring that code is cross platform, reusable, and testable.
· Proactively identify the tools and processes that will be needed throughout development.
· Lead and manage the core technology team, helping to drive rendering and core engine improvements.
· Be responsible for the overall technical design direction of the project, influencing and approving overall architecture.
· Ensure the overall performance of the project is up to minimum standards, define metrics, and sets targets.
· Oversee all internal and external project dependencies, risks and critical paths while ensuring contingency plans are in place.
· Recommend solutions, and approve plans and timelines, while understanding overall impact to all stakeholders.
· Review programming code for quality, consistency, and compliance with the TDD and established protocol.
· Identify technical problems, and work with producers, leads and other directors to solve them.
· Keep up with current advances in technology and propose new innovations that may benefit the project.
· Provide troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving assistance to members of the programming team.
· Work closely with other directors and leads to ensure cooperation between the design, programming and art disciplines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience and Skills:
· Master's degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience.
· Expertise with the C/C++ programming language along with a strong familiarity with OO design principles.
· 8+ years of programming experience on commercial software projects.
· 2+ shipped titles with management or lead responsibilities, specifically in the game industry.
· Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures.
· In-depth working knowledge of several core engine systems, i.e. graphics, animation, audio, etc.
· Ability to lead, manage, and mentor the work of others.
· Excellent project management and time management skills
Additional Experience and Skills (highly desired):
· Experience developing for next-generation game consoles (PS3, XBOX 360, Wii).
· 4+ shipped PC or console titles on FPS or RPG games.
· Experience working with external development teams
· Experience with Unreal Engine development.
· Experience working on multi-platform software projects. ABOUT 2K GAMES2K Games develops and publishes top-line PC, console, and handheld entertainment software with a strong concentration in three distinct categories: sports, high profile licenses and specialty product. Some of the hit titles in 2K's lineup include the critically-praised Bioshock, Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, and The Darkness. At 2K Games our goal is simple: Make games that are the best in the genre and have fun doing it. 2K Games is proudly developing a series of critically acclaimed games. Owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 2K Games is a successful, stable company that produces high-quality titles every year.So what does 2K have to offer? How about generous salaries, full medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and a fun work environment. 2K Games believes everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. 2K Games is located in beautiful Novato, California, near mountain bike trails and beaches, about 25 minutes north of San Francisco. That's right - you can make great games, be active outdoors and soak up culture in one of the world’s most beautiful cities all at the same time!
Join our team today
Location: Novato, California, 94949, United States
email - brooke.grabrian@2kgames.com
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