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Online Technical Director

Start: Immediate

Duration: Full Time

Location: Liverpool or Remote (UK)

We’re hiring for an Online Technical Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++experience as well as experience in multiplayer game systems development. This position can be based out of our offices in Liverpool or remote anywhere in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design and implement online/network functionality for internal IP and external partners
• Support the leadership team on online technical discussions with external partners
• Support experienced network programmers with career development
• Work with the wider team and Production team to Identify and highlight any potential risks
• Solve problems through the application of sound software engineering principles
• Continuously work to minimise technical and maintenance issues
• Champion quality in Lucid and our partners development process
• Working closely with the senior management and act as the main point of contact for prospect external partners for any online technical questions

Required Experience:

• Experience in multiplayer game systems development
• Console experience (PS4/PS5 and XboxOne/SeriesX)
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills
• Attention to detail with a strong ability to analyse
• Excellent technical insight with a strong understanding of modern live service needs
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, debugging and optimisation skills

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Unreal, Unity and other proprietary engines is preferable
• Knowledge of Cloud providers, preferably working with custom web infrastructure
• Experience or knowledge of Docker
• Experience working closely with external partners or a passion of supporting external partners

Important

For this position we will need to see a demonstration of your talents, please send your CV to jobs@lucidgames.co.uk and include links to any released games, demos or projects that you’d like to show us.

Lucid Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees