Game Development Director (AAA Games)

About the Role

Day-to-day, the director will engage with various stakeholders, including gaming studios, to understand their needs, deliver tailored solutions, and identify key growth opportunities. This involves facilitating integration and collaboration between teams in Latin America and the company's global network to ensure delivery consistency and technological alignment.

What You Will Do

• Lead efforts to grow game development capabilities across co-development, porting, tools creation, and technical solutions for AAA gaming.
• Build and mentor an outstanding team of developers, focusing on collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.
• Define technical strategies and provide guidance in architecture, systems design, optimization, and performance tuning for flagship gaming projects.
• Engage directly with gaming studios to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Identify and capitalize on key growth opportunities in the gaming sector.
• Facilitate integration and collaboration between Latin American teams and the company's global network.
• Solve complex technical challenges spanning game engines, rendering pipelines, and gameplay systems.
• Champion emerging technologies, tools, and approaches to refine the company's game development capabilities.
• Drive business development by identifying new opportunities and expanding cross-border partnerships in gaming.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of expertise in game development, with demonstrated leadership roles in AAA projects, co-development, or technical direction.
• Advanced proficiency in C++, Unreal Engine, Unity, and multi-platform development.
• Expertise in gameplay systems design, rendering, and optimization.
• Proven experience leading distributed teams and ensuring seamless collaboration across regions and time zones.
• Exceptional team-building abilities, with a track record of inspiring and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Outstanding communication skills and a history of building strong, trust-based relationships with gaming studios.
• A deep passion for gaming technologies, systems, and the refinement of development processes.
• Experience with Excel for data analysis and project planning.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud gaming solutions and their integration with existing game development pipelines.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in game development, such as AI-driven game development tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and their application in game development.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development in a rapidly expanding industry.
• Remote work options with a stipend for home office setup.
• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Generous PTO policy to ensure work-life balance.
• Access to the latest game development tools and technologies.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile AAA games and contribute to the gaming industry's evolution.

• Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in game development, especially in leadership roles or projects involving AAA games.
• Prepare a portfolio that showcases your technical skills, such as proficiency in Unreal Engine, Unity, and C++, as well as your ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Research the company to understand its current projects, values, and goals in the gaming industry, demonstrating your genuine interest and potential fit.
• Practice your communication skills, as the ability to build strong relationships with gaming studios and lead distributed teams is crucial.
• Be ready to discuss your approach to solving complex technical challenges and your experience with game engines, rendering pipelines, and gameplay systems.
• Consider learning about emerging trends in game development, such as cloud gaming and AI-driven tools, to demonstrate your commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry.
• Negotiate your salary based on your research of the market standards for game development directors, considering factors like location, experience, and the specific requirements of the role.