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Technical Director
at Mako Games
Stamford, Connecticut
(pay unspecified)
Technical Director
Mako Games is currently seeking a Technical Director to develop cutting-edge motion control games for Natal. The position is full time, on-site at our Stamford, Connecticut office.
A Technical Director is a highly capable individual with deep experience in many of the technical aspects of game development. A Technical Director mentors other programmers, lends expertise in company-wide technical direction, and seeks to improve engineering processes across the company.
Responsibilities:
• Dive deeply into the Natal motion-sensing technology to provide technical guidance for innovative game play.
• Lead the design and architecture of the software.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize mid/high-level engine systems
• Manage and mentor other programmers in the group.
• With the production team, create and manage the technical schedule
• Create necessary technical documentation for presentations and milestones
• Ready to move quickly between projects as expert assistance is needed.
• Pioneer use of new technologies.
• Seek ways to improve the tools and systems used by the content creators.
Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of game development
• Experience as a Technical Director or Lead Programmer
• At least 2 shipped, animation intensive game titles on next-gen consoles
• At least 8 years professional programming experience
• Strong C/C++ skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Passion for gaming and what makes them tick
Plusses:
• Experience programming animation systems a plus
• Experience with Natural Motion’s Morpheme engine is a major plus
• Experience with Emergent's Gamebryo engine is a major plus
Mako Games is currently seeking a Technical Director to develop cutting-edge motion control games for Natal. The position is full time, on-site at our Stamford, Connecticut office.
A Technical Director is a highly capable individual with deep experience in many of the technical aspects of game development. A Technical Director mentors other programmers, lends expertise in company-wide technical direction, and seeks to improve engineering processes across the company.
Responsibilities:
• Dive deeply into the Natal motion-sensing technology to provide technical guidance for innovative game play.
• Lead the design and architecture of the software.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize mid/high-level engine systems
• Manage and mentor other programmers in the group.
• With the production team, create and manage the technical schedule
• Create necessary technical documentation for presentations and milestones
• Ready to move quickly between projects as expert assistance is needed.
• Pioneer use of new technologies.
• Seek ways to improve the tools and systems used by the content creators.
Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of game development
• Experience as a Technical Director or Lead Programmer
• At least 2 shipped, animation intensive game titles on next-gen consoles
• At least 8 years professional programming experience
• Strong C/C++ skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Passion for gaming and what makes them tick
Plusses:
• Experience programming animation systems a plus
• Experience with Natural Motion’s Morpheme engine is a major plus
• Experience with Emergent's Gamebryo engine is a major plus
Want to apply?
To apply, please send an email toPlease include “[Technical Director]” at the start of your subject line and a copy of your resume and cover letter as an attachment. Requests that do not include a resume will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mako Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.