Head of Engineering, Aspyr Media

Head of Engineering, Aspyr Media

Company Aspyr Media, Inc.
Job title Head of Engineering
Job location Austin, TX, US
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with executives to delineate a comprehensive technical strategy and operational roadmap, then execute said strategy, shaping and realizing the engineering vision
  • Champion engineering best practices and exhibit an unwavering commitment to enhancing our engineering methodologies
  • Provide adept leadership, mentorship, and direction to the engineering team, fostering a culture of high performance and perpetual growth
  • Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with team members to furnish direct, constructive feedback and offer tailored guidance for improvement
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts
  • Architect and develop robust, feature-rich systems from inception to implementation
  • Produce comprehensive documentation elucidating systems for consumption by designers and fellow engineers
  • Augment systems as needed to support game development and overarching company technologies

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Extensive tenure within the game development industry
  • Over a decade of experience in engineering leadership roles
  • Demonstrated competencies in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and an in-depth understanding of gaming trends and technologies
  • Mastery of engineering principles and practices
  • A track record of delivering multiple titles across modern gaming platforms (PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch)
  • Excellence in C++ development and proficient in scripting languages such as Blueprint, LUA, C#, Python, etc.
  • A collaborative mindset with a knack for problem-solving
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

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