Senior Engineering Manager for Game Development

7 days ago


Port Melbourne, Australia Playside Studios Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and drive technical excellence in game development.

About Us

PlaySide Studios Ltd is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. As one of Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developers, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Strategy: Develop and execute a long-term technical strategy aligned with our product roadmap and growth plans.
  • Project Management: Oversee current projects to meet development schedules, budgets, resources, and technical quality targets.
  • Team Leadership: Collaborate with other disciplines to identify technical requirements and develop solutions based on the game's vision.
  • Communication: Ensure clear communication of technical goals across all levels of the organization.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience: At least 8 years of experience as a Technical Director or Senior Lead Programmer managing large teams.
  • Skills: Strong background in software development and engineering management, expertise in C#/C++, data structures, performance optimization, and multi-threaded programming.
  • Leadership: Proven leadership skills, experience in managing stakeholders at the leadership level and above, and ability to foster a collaborative culture.
What We Offer
  • Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year.
  • Benefits: Playdays (5 additional paid days off per year), relocation assistance, employee assistance program, mentoring opportunities, half-price gym access, and social events.


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