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Technical Director

Bethesda Softworks is searching for a Technical Director to shape and coordinate future technology initiatives with world-class technologists from the best game studios in the world.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical knowledge and the exchange of resources across ZeniMax Media studios
• Coordinate technical knowledge and resource exchange with first party manufacturers and vendors
• Facilitate an environment of collaboration, encouraging the use of technologies developed worldwide for the betterment of ZeniMax Media
• Act as a first point of contact, outreach, and technical due-diligence for outsourced technical resources, development partners, and vendors.
• Act as a liaison between Senior Management and studio-level technical management to promote understanding, communication, and direction
• Foster communication between technical leaders to ensure the creation quality software
• Mentor technical leads as they create scalable, available, and reliable products
• Negotiate with vendors and streamline integration of outsource partners into current development structures
• Recommend solutions for online backend and distributed systems architectures
• Interface with cloud and backend services providers to ensure consistent delivery of Games as a Service features

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Deep understanding of game engine technology across PC, mobile, and console systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to relate complex technical concepts to business leaders
• Capacity for mentoring and building connections between experienced technical leads

Desired Skills

• A passion for Bethesda Softworks products and experience with our games
• A focus on delivering quality work to exacting standards