Director+

teamLFG is a new studio within Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) focused on creating a new IP and genre that combines amazing action feel with lighthearted and whimsical characters. The studio aims to build games that bond players into deeply invested communities.

As an Engineering Director, you will hire, build, and direct a technology organization to deliver never-seen-before game experiences. You will be part of the project and studio leadership team, creating and evolving a technology strategy aligned with project goals. You will lead a cross-discipline team to help build a new franchise.

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary leadership to develop and maintain a product technology strategy informed by product vision, technical costs, and long-term goals.
• Direct the engineering organization using Unreal Engine and proprietary technology to solve challenging problems and deliver reliable solutions while managing technology risks.
• Recruit, nurture, and retain an engineering organization of 30+ engineers (internal FTE and external co-dev).
• Manage multiple senior engineering leads, providing management support, technical guidance, feedback, and career development coaching.
• Work with production leadership to schedule, track, deliver, and close out game features and releases, mitigating critical risks.
• Communicate with PlayStation executives, directors, and technology teams as needed.

• Experience managing an organization of 20+ engineers on AAA game engineering teams.
• Experience directing co-development engineering teams.
• Experience developing and running online games in a live service environment.
• Ability to align with leadership and executive stakeholders, translate goals into strategic technology solutions, and lead execution.
• Effective communication and inspiration of engineers, driving alignment on technology vision and architectural principles.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment using real-time chat and documentation across a game studio.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds to align objectives and negotiate common goals.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• Experience with Unreal Engine development.
• Experience with development on PC and console platforms.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Base pay range varies by geographic location. For example, if based in Seattle, the estimated base pay range is $255,000—$383,000 USD. This role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products. This role may also be eligible for a bonus package.

Apply through the provided Greenhouse job posting link.