Studio Technical Director- SKATE

Requisition Number: 162011

Position Title: Principal Technical Director

External Description:

This position is open to qualified individuals anywhere in the Americas where EA operates as an employer

At EA, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create amazing experiences for our players everywhere and we consider our players' experiences first in everything we do. 

Nowhere is this more evident than with our Skate franchise where we are bringing a contemporary Skate experience to our new and future fans. 

Now that we can tell you what we’re up to, we would like to invite you to apply to our positions if this is the game and team that are right for you:

We started something special back in 2007, it’s time to see where we can take it. We’re looking for people that want to join the family and harness the boundless potential of skating, gaming, and community to create something that respects Skate’s legacy while pushing us into a fun filled future. Simply put, if you’re interested in building an amazing place to skate…and have fun…let us know 

 

We are looking for a Studio Technical Director

As a Studio Technical Director, your primary responsibility will be to lead a team of senior technical directors working on multiple games, across locations, and across all platforms. You will also spend time working with the team of product managers, development directors, creative team and operations to contribute to the definition of the studio’s strategy. As a people manager you will help shape people’s careers and mentor the team in growing and reaching their full potential. 

Responsibilities:

• You will define 3-Year Technical Roadmaps for all technology within the Vancouver studio
• You will lead the team through all its technical leads and TDs to achieve defined technical roadmaps
• You will audit the technical quality of all major project milestones
• You will define Configuration Management, Automation and Operational strategies in partnership with central teams
• You will align Vancouver’s technical goals with the wider EA senior technical leaders
• You will work with other Senior Vancouver Leadership to define strategic goals for the studio
• You will mentor all technical leaders and build succession plans for each
• You will find and address all technical risks for the Studio

 

Requirements:

• 10+ years leadership experience in the AAA, casual or mobile gaming Industry
• 2 full project cycles in a technical director capacity running a large franchise project in the gaming industry.
• Experience with a variety of programming languages and tools.
• Experience with online services or games as a service
• Always improve our product quality and group productivity
• Experience running a large geographically distributed team with the ability to foster a community with an emphasis on quality and guaranteed delivery
• Computer Science degree or equivalent
• Passion for games

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 77

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

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