About the Role
Senior Technical Producer – Games Studio
- Remote, United States
- Boss Fight Entertainment
We are seeking a Senior Technical Producer to join our production team and play a pivotal role in coordinating the complex technical aspects of our multiplayer game projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, experience in multiplayer game production, and the ability to manage technical risks effectively.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Lead the coordination of complex technical aspects of software development, ensuring alignment with strategic project goals and timelines.
- Act as a critical partner with external entities for outsourcing, managing relationships, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Oversee and guide the technical pipeline, including tool building and feature implementation, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
- Mentor engineers, assisting them in planning and scheduling their work while proactively identifying and addressing potential risks and solutions.
- Drive the production of advanced technical features, especially those related to multiplayer gameplay, setting high standards for quality and performance.
- Collaborate with senior cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technical components and alignment with overall project vision.
Skills and Abilities
- Expert understanding of connected software development methodologies and best practices.
- Preferred proven knowledge of software methodologies, best practices, and leading technical teams on large-scale multiplayer games.
- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical features and risks clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive technical projects to successful completion.
- Ability to coordinate and build effective partnerships
- Clear and proactive communication and coordination
- Able to manage multiple, competing tasks and be self-directed to meet deadlines in a quickly evolving environment
- Positive attitude and ability to receive and provide objective and constructive feedback
Education and Experience
- Previous experience shipping 2 or more equivalent quality games
- Extensive experience as a Technical Producer or similar senior role in the gaming industry, with a proven track record of successful technical project management.
- Engineering degree or a related field (preferred but not required).
- In-depth experience with server and client networking, with a strong understanding of the challenges and solutions in multiplayer game environments.
- Significant experience in guiding key technical elements for multiplayer experiences, with a portfolio of successful projects.