Game Development Director (AAA Games)

About this role

Game Development Director
RESPONSABILITIES:

• Lead efforts to grow game development capabilities across co-development, porting, tools creation, and technical solutions for AAA gaming

• Build and mentor an outstanding team of developers, fostering collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence in LatAm and globally

• Define technical strategies while providing guidance in architecture, systems design, optimization, and performance tuning for flagship gaming projects

• Engage directly with gaming studios to understand needs, deliver tailored solutions, and identify key growth opportunities

• Facilitate integration and collaboration between LatAm teams and Customer's global network to maintain delivery consistency and technological alignment

• Solve complex technical challenges spanning game engines, rendering pipelines, and gameplay systems to achieve impactful outcomes

• Champion emerging technologies, tools, and approaches to continuously refine Customer's game development capabilities

• Drive business development by identifying new opportunities and expanding cross-border partnerships in gaming
REQUIREMENTS:

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10+ years of expertise in game development, with demonstrated leadership roles in AAA projects, co-development, or technical direction

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Advanced proficiency in C++, Unreal Engine, Unity, and multi-platform development, with expertise in gameplay systems design, rendering, and optimization

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Proven experience leading distributed teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across regions and time zones

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Exceptional team-building abilities, inspiring and mentoring high-performing teams to achieve complex goals

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Outstanding communication skills and a track record of building strong, trust-based relationships with gaming studios

• A history of driving cutting-edge innovations and scalable solutions in game development

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Deep passion for gaming technologies, systems, and refinement of development processes
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