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Lead Engineer

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

We're looking for a Lead Engineer / Technical Director to help drive both project success and ... video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of ...

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Lead Engineer

Charleston, SC · Remote

$104K - $138K/yr

We're looking for a Lead Engineer / Technical Director to help drive both project success and ... video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of ...

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Games Producer- Talent Pool

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$118K - $120K/yr

... Video Game Producers who may be considered for future opportunities within our co-development ... Ensure alignment between creative vision, technical feasibility, and business goals. * Track KPIs ...

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Proven track record of managing client relationships and closing deals in creative or technical service environments * Strong understanding of video game development and production workflows, with ...

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Games Producer- Talent Pool

Charleston, SC

$116K - $117K/yr

... Video Game Producers who may be considered for future opportunities within our co-development ... Ensure alignment between creative vision, technical feasibility, and business goals. * Track KPIs ...

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Senior Technical Program Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

Who We Are Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by ... The Senior Technical Program Manager will need to apply their experience and skillset across a ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical director video game development in the United States is $115,510.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $154,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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