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Game Tools & Modding Engineer

If you have a strong background in game development, graphics programming, and engine architecture , and enjoy working close to the engine rather than gameplay logic, this opportunity is for you.

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Principal Software Architect

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Provide architectural guidance for game engine technologies, including Unity, Godot, proprietary engines, and supporting toolchains. * Develop architectural blueprints and technical roadmaps that ...

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Principal Software Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

Provide architectural guidance for game engine technologies, including Unity, Godot, proprietary engines, and supporting toolchains. * Develop architectural blueprints and technical roadmaps that ...

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Senior Technical Director, VR & Game Engine Lead

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

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$225K - $260K/yr

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Job description

Skydance Interactive, a leading virtual‑reality developer, is seeking a Technical Director for our upcoming next‑generation game project.

We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture where collaboration across all disciplines drives innovation.

Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of engineers as part of a cross‑disciplinary game development team
  • Oversee game runtime, tools/infrastructure and team workflow
  • Coordinate with the Creative Director, Art Director, Senior Producer and other project leadership to identify team needs, set team goals and feature specifications
  • Determine team policy and practice with all technical matters – specs for art and design, code standards, code reviews, etc. within the framework of overall company best practices
  • Collaborate with other project TDs and Architect(s) on shared company technology and process decisions, under the Chief Technologist
  • Help build the engineering team, including interviewing and hiring engineers
  • Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team
  • Hands‑on coding as appropriate
Qualifications
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Shipped at least one PC or Console game in Senior or Lead capacity
  • Broad understanding of all major facets of large‑scale game engine architecture – game, physics, animation, rendering, engine/system architecture, multi‑platform, network, build environments, etc.
  • Excellent skills in C++ programming and object‑oriented architecture
  • Excellent math skills
  • Detail‑oriented planner with sound technical judgment in estimating task complexity
  • Strong personal communication skills
  • Leadership experience directing other engineers
  • Impeccable work ethic and commitment to excellence
Plusses
  • Unreal Engine expertise
  • PS5 or Xbox Series X experience
  • VR experience
  • Prior director‑level leadership experience

Salary range: $225,000 – $260,000 (Los Angeles). Base salary only; total compensation may vary.

We welcome applicants who do not meet all of the listed qualifications but can bring unique experiences. Skydance is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Applicants are considered based on qualifications, not on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, military status, or disability.

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