Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do'Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a Technical Director. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership for teams developing the MMO or supporting infrastructure, focusing primarily on technical management. The Technical Director will work with the CTO, engineering leads, and other discipline leads to define the technical direction of 38 Studio's projects, with an emphasis on the big picture.

Responsibilities:

• Work with engineering leads to define processes to create high quality software that meets both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Provide input and organize the process for making major technical decisions that drive teams and projects.
• Organize and prioritize work for individuals or teams.
• Conduct interviews, provide feedback, and participate directly in hiring decisions.
• Work with the production team to identify and implement effective software development practices.
• Facilitate communication between the engineering team and other disciplines, as well as between various projects.
• Help define and effectively communicate technical direction to the entire team.
• Manage third-party development, including outsourcing if necessary.
• Meet project deadlines and milestones as set by the studio.

Basic Position Requirements:

• Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of C++. Experience with Python or other scripting languages. Excellent debugging skills and software design skills. Strong knowledge of agile development methodologies and engineering processes. Has a working knowledge of most disciplines (e.g. AI, animation, rendering, UI, networking, etc), and is often an expert in multiple disciplines. Knowledge of other areas of the business. Understands how to effectively manage people and motivate teams.
• Competencies: Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Experienced leader with the ability to meet short-term deadlines while maintaining focus on the big picture.
• Education: Bachelor degree in Computer Science is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years game industry experience. At least 3 shipped titles are preferred. Leadership experience with at least medium-sized teams on at least 1 shipped product is preferred.

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is in pre-production on an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Based in Maynard, Massachusetts, the studio is a fun, energetic place to work, where the company mantra, "How cool would it be if . . . ?" infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes to: jobs@38studios.com. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.