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CyberCoders

Director of Engineering- AAA Video Game Studio

CyberCoders, San Francisco, California, United States

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Director of Engineering - AAA Video Game Studio Location:

Austin, TX (on-site – must be local or willing to relocate)

Salary:

$180,000-$230,000 DOE + Annual Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Role We are an independent, full-service developer and publisher of leading video games with a proven track record of delivering high-quality titles across multiple platforms. With hundreds of shipped games and experience working on some of the most recognized franchises in the industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, innovative environment where technical excellence and creativity thrive.

What's In It for You

Competitive Salary ($180k-$230k DOE) + Annual Bonus

4 weeks PTO + Paid Holidays

401(k) with Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Opportunity to lead engineering for top‑tier projects in a dynamic studio setting

What You'll Be Doing

Defining and executing technical strategy and operational roadmap in alignment with company goals

Leading a team of 20 engineers, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of high performance

Collaborating cross‑functionally with executives and other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts

Architecting and developing robust, feature-rich systems from inception to implementation

Producing clear documentation for designers and engineers

Championing engineering best practices and continuous improvement

Troubleshooting complex systems and features as needed

What You Need

Bachelor's degree

in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

15+ years

of software development experience

5-10+ years

in engineering leadership roles

5+ years

in the video game industry

Proven track record of delivering multiple titles across modern gaming platforms (PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)

Expertise in C++ development and proficiency in scripting languages (Blueprint, LUA, C#, Python, etc.)

Strong understanding of Unreal Engine and version control systems

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute

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