Head of Engineering

Posted:
10/22/2024, 5:18:21 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Santa Monica, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Skydance Interactive is seeking a strategic technical leader to develop our infrastructure and guide our technical teams in creating the cutting-edge AAA games. You will define and communicate a technical vision for Skydance Interactive, transforming it into actionable plans that drive our VR experience forward. With your EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE in leading gameplay engineering, platform, build and game engine teams, you will make informed decisions about adopting new tech stacks to enhance our capabilities. 

As Head of Engineering, your focus will be on aligning technical initiatives with business goals, fostering an engineering culture that promotes innovation and efficiency. You will lead technical teams, ensuring their work supports project objectives while collaborating with creatives to streamline workflows and enhance technical literacy across the Studio. 

As a member of the Studio’s Senior Leadership team, your role is to leverage your technical expertise to identify strategic solutions to complex challenges faced by the business. You know when to advocate for firm positions, when to seek compromise, and how to creatively solve problems to maximize product value and drive the Studio’s success. 

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $300,000 – $375,000.  The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.