Remote Technical Director

Summary

Join PeopleFun, a leading mobile game studio, in seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead the development of a new casual mobile game.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience within the mobile gaming industry, with casual, F2P experience preferred
• Expertise in object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Prior experience leading architecture discussions
• Deep understanding of application logic and architecture, especially within Unity or similar game engines
• Proficiency in full-stack development with competency in mobile game optimization techniques
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, assess trade-offs, and mitigate risks effectively
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within scope
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Prior experience building strong relationships with stakeholders, including the proactive communication of project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to the team
• Deep knowledge of the casual mobile gaming market and a passion for creating engaging player experiences

Responsibilities

• Drive technology initiatives and establish best practices that align / support business goals and product roadmap(s), filling technical gaps as needed
• Define team standards, high-level technical direction, tools and engineering best practices to increase team efficiency, velocity, and stability throughout each release
• Mentor team members in their short and long term career goals, aiming to develop & grow each engineer to the ‘next level’
• Lead architecture discussions and planning sessions with a cross-functional team
• Manage 3rd party tools & technology, consolidating the existing stack, evaluating new tools & informing “build vs. buy” decisions
• Design scalable, maintainable, and efficient systems for mobile game development
• Build rapid prototypes to validate game concepts and core gameplay mechanics
• Transition prototypes into production-ready code as the project progresses
• Manage priorities, assess trade-offs, and mitigate risks to ensure on-time delivery of committed projects
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and product managers to align technical solutions with business goals and player needs
• Proactively communicate status, risks, and offer mitigation strategies to our cross-functional team
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to uphold high quality engineering standards
• Ensure high standards of code quality through code reviews, testing, and documentation as needed
• Advocate for and implement engineering initiatives that can directly lead to product growth
• Once out of pre-production, build and manage a best-in-class engineering organization
• Work within an agile development environment, adapting to evolving requirements and priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading mobile game development using Unity and C#
• Proven ability to think creatively and bring innovative technical solutions in advocacy of the player experience
• Comfortable working in a startup-like environment with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Empathy for players and a commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences
• Prior experience ushering projects from concept through launch, contributing at every stage
• Experience with multiplayer or social features in mobile games

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Performance Bonuses
• 401K Match Policy
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Wellness Stipend
• Free Lunch each Friday
• Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture
• Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases