Technical Director Video Games

About the role

The Technical Director leads, supervises, and supports a talented group of video game programmers emotionally, creatively, professionally, and technically. The role is not about having all the answers but nurturing problem solving individually and collectively while keeping the team on track and focused. Koolhaus has developed an industry-wide reputation for having a strong technical team, and we are looking for a Technical Director to maintain and enhance that reputation.

Technical Direction & Problem Solving

Support a talented team of programmers in a positive, always-learning environment by providing a platform for various technical problem solving options and solutions. You are not responsible for all the answers but have a solid intuitive grasp of where the best and quickest solutions may lie.

Training, Team Building & Leadership

In conjunction with the HR manager and Producer, build and nurture a world-class technical team including hiring, training, personal and professional development, team building, and related areas.

R & D

Drive and oversee Koolhaus' R & D initiatives including AI, Machine Learning, AR, etc., including R & D partnerships with universities.

Project management

Surrounding any and all technical areas including project and resource planning, budgeting, technical document and proposal writing, and the management of any and all software utilized in the course of administration and development.

Communication

With and across all disciplines and stakeholders (Clients, Management, Leads, Art/Design/Sound Teams, etc.).

IT

Oversee and manage the smooth operation of all matters concerning IT including internet networks, IP addresses, security, relationships with service providers, hardware including workstation sourcing, assembly, maintenance and replacement, inventory tracking and yearly inventory audits, and other related duties.

Creative Contributions

Including game design, gameplay, and original game concept development.

Other related duties as may be required from time to time. This opportunity offers a unique position of influence regarding Koolhaus' current and future company direction.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Programmer or Technical Director
• At least 4 years of hands-on programming in the video game industry using one or more object-oriented programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, etc.
• Have shipped at least 4 video game titles
• Mobile, PC, or console development experience a must
• Experience with a variety of game engines and technologies such as Unity, Unreal, etc.
• Strong, proactive, and positive person management skills
• At least 3 years of experience directly managing or supervising a team of 5 or more software engineers in the video game industry
• Working knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Merlin, MS Excel, etc.
• Organized and detail oriented
• Eligible for or currently hold a Canadian Work Permit (CUSMA/NAFTA/other FTA's)

Relationships

Reports to: Producer

To apply, email your CV/Resume in confidence to: careers@koolhausgames.com