Director+

teamLFG is a new studio within Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) working on a new IP and new genre that combines amazing action feel with lighthearted and whimsical characters. The studio is mission-focused and values a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.

As an Engineering Director at teamLFG, 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. Your organization will build and utilize a wide range of technologies and workflows to develop, continuously deliver, and maintain a live production game service.

• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary project leadership team to develop and maintain a product technology strategy informed by product vision, technical costs, and long-term technology goals.
• Leverage the Unreal Engine and team-built technology to direct the engineering organization in solving challenging problems and building reliable solutions while managing technology risks.
• Recruit, nurture, and retain an engineering organization of 30+ engineers (internal FTE and external codev) with the skills to navigate uncertainty.
• Manage multiple senior engineering leads, providing management support, technical guidance, constructive feedback, and career development coaching.
• Work with production leadership to schedule, track, deliver, and close out game features and releases, anticipating and 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 working with and directing co-development engineering teams.
• Experience with 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 by driving team alignment and buy-in on technology vision and architectural principles.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, leveraging real-time chat communications and documentation across an entire game studio.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders of different business, technical, and non-technical backgrounds.

• Experience with Unreal Engine development.
• Experience with development on a variety of platforms (PC, console).
• 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 link.