Game Engineering Director

Role overview Set the engineering direction for a new game and live production service, working as part of the project leadership team. Build and guide a large engineering organization that can deliver compelling player experiences, evolve the technology strategy with the project, and support ongoing releases.

Responsibilities - Develop and maintain a technology strategy aligned with the game’s vision, project priorities, technical costs, and long-term goals. - Direct engineering work using Unreal Engine and existing technology, balancing new approaches with proven solutions and managing technical risk. - Recruit, develop, and retain an engineering organization of more than 30 internal and co-development contributors. - Manage senior engineering leads through technical guidance, feedback, career coaching, and day-to-day leadership support. - Partner with production leadership to plan, track, deliver, and close out features and releases, anticipating delivery risks. - Communicate with company executives, directors, and technology teams as needed.

Requirements - Experience managing 20 or more engineers on AAA game engineering teams. - Experience directing co-development engineering teams. - Experience developing games with Unreal Engine. - Experience shipping or developing for multiple platforms, including PC and console. - Familiarity with agile development methods.

Benefits and work setup The role can be remote, with pay varying by location. The listed Seattle base range is $255,000–$383,000 USD. The package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off, a wellness program, employee discounts, and possible bonus eligibility.