Technical Director (Engine) - BioWare

Requisition Number: 173961

Position Title: Technical Director II

External Description:

At BioWare, our mission is to create worlds of adventure, conflict, and companionship that inspire you to become the hero of your story. Our teams inspire creativity using tech and tools such as the Frostbite engine and work with thousands of excellent developers across EA's network of studios. We are passionate about games and their potential as a creative medium to reach and inspire people through emotion, artistry, and engaging storytelling. If you share this passion, this is an amazing opportunity to help shape the next generation of gaming.

What the Engine Technical Director will do at BioWare: 

You will be the most senior engineering lead in the engine team, and a contributing leader to BioWare studio strategy. You will be a key leader in the transformation and maintenance of the technology BioWare uses and, most recently, the next sequel into the Mass Effect universe. 

You will report to the Studio Technical Director and partner with games stakeholders to build the technology and the team to help them achieve amazing player experiences. 

Who You Are: 

You have shipped multiple video game titles and understand game development through all phases. You are passionate about building a technical vision across multiple games and inspiring all disciplines to achieve it. You want to help us achieve industry-leading games. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate creatively with the game teams to deliver technology supporting the game visions.  
• Recruit and develop the best programming talent in the industry. 
• Partner with leaders across BW and EA to use and improve common technical strategy. 

Requirements: 

• Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing AAA multiplayer games on PC or console. 
• Excellent understanding of software and game development practices through all phases of development. 
• Experience with multiple game domains (e.g. AI, Rendering, Tools, Online, and Animation…)
• Experience with UnrealEngine4+ is a plus. 

 

 

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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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: 40

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.