Chief Technology Officer

3 weeks ago


Port Melbourne, Australia Playside Studios Ltd Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team at Playside Studios Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for the overall direction and strategy of our engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a long-term technical strategy aligned with the studio's product roadmap and growth plans.
  • Oversee current projects to meet development schedules, budgets, resources, and technical quality targets.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to identify technical requirements and develop solutions based on the game's vision.
  • Ensure clear communication of technical goals across all levels of the organization.
  • Serve as the primary operational contact, working with key external partners.
  • Manage and communicate with internal stakeholders, including C-Suite level.
  • Oversee recruitment, career development, and craft leadership for the engineering team.
  • Establish engineering best practices to achieve project goals.
  • Foster a collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and professional growth within the engineering team.
  • Share knowledge internally, apply lessons from other teams, and align with the broader PlaySide technology portfolio.
  • Identify process improvements for efficiency, cost, and quality across teams.
  • Evaluate and recommend third-party technologies and tools for game development.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Technical Director or Senior Lead Programmer managing large teams.
  • Successfully shipped multiple games across various platforms in lead/director roles.
  • Strong background in software development and engineering management.
  • Expertise in C#/C++, data structures, performance optimization, and multi-threaded programming.
  • In-depth knowledge of software design practices, including modular and event-driven architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented design.
  • Familiar with modern game engines and industry-standard tools.
  • Experienced with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience or knowledge in PC, Console, VR, and Mobile game development.

About Us

Playside Studios Ltd is the largest independent games studio in Australia. Founded in 2011, we're a team with big ideas and the skills to deliver. In our history, we have released over 50+ titles across Mobile, PC, VR, AR, and now moving into console. We take so much pride in each and every project we create. Playside is a place of endless opportunity, where we focus on keeping the fun in game development. We offer an amazingly professional, playful and supportive working environment.



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