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Technical Director
1 year ago
Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and background impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we’ll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you’re passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and background impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we’ll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you’re passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication with a team-first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the role
You will be part of the technical leadership team and set the standard for technical work within Fortis and take responsibility for developing the skill set of the engineering team to suit artistic and game design goals. Possessing a robust knowledge of various game technologies, the successful candidate will also be responsible for selecting and promoting appropriate technologies for use within Fortis.
What you will do
- Be the technical spokesperson and knowledge base for the game
- Determine what technology is best suited to the game; understand the engine, middleware and the constraints
- Ensure the game is being built with a productive methodology and solid coding practices, technical briefs, code reviews, keeping in mind long term quality and future code sharing between projects
- Manage the engineering process and work with the team to identify engineering tasks
- Identify technical risks and develop contingency plans to put into place
- Contribute to code where necessary
- Manage the engineering team thru recruitment, on-boarding, and professional development
- Work closely with producers and designers to iterate fast and efficiently
- Maintain positive working relationships with technology teams to enhance the use of shared technologies
- Collaborate with other technical leaders to share learnings, best practices and improve the development process
- Facilitate communication and positive culture both within and across disciplines
Required qualifications
- 9+ years of technical experience in game industry and preferably 2+ years in similar role
- A bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- Exceptional management and communication skills
- A good knowledge of programming languages and software engineering practices
- Experience on developing mobile games on multiple platforms
- Experience working on Unity or similar game engine and full understanding of its architecture
- Proficiency in C# and Typescript/Javascript
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
- We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
- Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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