Technical Development Manager (Toolchain)
- Responsibilities
- Assist in shaping/forming the CRYENGINE Toolchain vision/roadmap into concrete deliverables/tasks
- Coordinate CRYENGINE Toolchain vision/roadmap of TD with lead programmers
- Enable the Lead tools programmers to reach their full potential
- Ensure a smooth development environment for CE developers (hardware, software, internal processes)
- Implement new or improve tooling for all departments involved in the in-house game production to achieve project objectives
- Ensure communication between game team/external licences are progressing and reach a final conclusion/submitted deliverable
- Be aware of market trends and discuss them with the TD and lead programmers
- Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
- Assist in creating development sprints in accordance with roadmap
- Proactively drive your team and improve product quality as well as group productivity
- Be a role model for the team and oversee the mentoring process inside the discipline
- Play a key role in the recruiting process for the tools programming team
- Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 7+ years of professional experience in the software or games development domains
- Experience with DCC tool pipelines such as Maya, Max, Photoshop, Blender, etc.
- Experience with 3D file formats (e.g. FBX, Substance)
- Show a strong passion for making the highest quality / state of the art engine
- Experience with any game engines, preferably CRYENGINE
- Team player and self-driven
- Willing to learn
- Solid English skills, good communication skills with strong affinity for transparence
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