Technical Director, Tools

GESTIONNAIRE EN INGÉNIERIE - SERVICES D'INGÉNIERIE QUI NOUS SOMMES Fondée en 2005, 2K Games est une entreprise mondiale de jeux vidéo à rayonnement international, éditant des titres développés par certains des studios les plus influents de l'industrie. Parmi eux figurent Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, Gearbox et 2K SportsLab. Notre catalogue s'enrichit continuellement grâce à une stratégie ambitieuse de développement à l'échelle mondiale, combinant la création de nouveaux studios et l'intégration de talents variés, avec pour objectif de proposer des contenus toujours plus innovants, immersifs et inspirants. 2K publie des jeux parmi les genres les plus populaires : sport, tir, action, jeux de rôle, stratégie, ainsi que des jeux occasionnels et familiaux. Nos équipes sont composées d'ingénieurs passionné(e)s, de spécialistes marketing, d'artistes, d'auteurs/autrices, d'expert(e)s en science des données, de producteurs/productrices, de penseurs/penseuses qui mettent leur savoir-faire au service de notre catalogue. Celui-ci comprend plusieurs franchises de renommée mondiale, dont NBA®️ 2K, BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization®️, XCOM®️, WWE®️ 2K, WWE®️ SuperCard, TopSpin 2K25 et PGA TOUR®️ 2K. Chez 2K, nous nous engageons à créer un environnement de travail accueillant et inclusif, où chacun peut être pleinement soi-même et s'épanouir professionnellement. Nous encourageons toutes les personnes intéressées à explorer nos opportunités, même si elles ne correspondent pas parfaitement à chaque critère du poste. Si ce rôle vous intéresse et que vous croyez avoir ce qu'il faut pour travailler chez 2K, nous vous encourageons à postuler!  2K a son siège social à Novato, en Californie, et est une filiale à part entière de Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ : TTWO). CE QUE NOUS RECHERCHONS Nous sommes à la recherche d'un(e) gestionnaire en ingénierie pour guider la croissance et le développement de notre équipe interne de services d'ingénierie. Dans ce rôle, vous chapeauterez un groupe d'ingénieurs très en demande, déployés sur divers projets de jeux AAA pour soutenir le co-développement, l'optimisation sur les plateformes et les initiatives techniques critiques. Vous saurez allier un mentorat pratique à une gestion structurée des personnes afin d'aider vos développeurs/développeuses à progresser et à livrer des expériences de jeu exceptionnelles. CE QUE VOUS FEREZ * Diriger, mentorer et gérer une équipe distribuée de 8 ingénieurs ou plus, en cultivant une culture d'apprentissage continu et d'excellence technique. * Élaborer des plans de développement individuel (PDI), établir des objectifs de performance annuels et définir des parcours d'évolution vers des rôles de leadership technique ou de gestion des personnes. * Collaborer avec les leaders des studios et les producteurs/productrices internes pour aligner le déploiement des ressources en ingénierie avec les échéanciers de projet et les objectifs de jalons. * Établir les meilleures pratiques des studios en matière de révision de code, de documentation technique et de boucles de rétroaction proactives. * Maintenir de solides compétences en ingénierie en contribuant à la programmation hors du chemin critique, aux preuves de concept techniques et aux révisions de code. CE QUI FERA DE VOUS LA PERSONNE IDÉALE * 10 ans ou plus d'expérience professionnelle en génie logiciel dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo, dont 2 ans ou plus en gestion directe d'ingénieurs. * Avoir participé à la livraison de plusieurs titres AAA sur consoles, avec une compréhension approfondie des pipelines de développement sur consoles, des certifications et des capacités matérielles. * Excellentes compétences en programmation en C/C++ et solide compréhension des architectures multithread. * Solides compétences en communication pour gérer les relations avec les studios externes et traduire les risques techniques pour des partenaires non techniques. * Baccalauréat en informatique, en développement de jeux ou expérience équivalente. ATOUTS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES * Solide expérience avec des moteurs de jeu (Unreal Engine, Unity ou moteurs personnalisés). * Expérience pratique dans le multijoueur, la mise en réseau, le rendu, la physique ou le portage sur consoles.   En tant qu'employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances, nous nous engageons à faire en sorte que les personnes qualifiées en situation de handicap bénéficient d'accommodements raisonnables leur permettant de participer au processus de candidature ou d'entretien, d'exercer les fonctions essentielles de leur poste, et de bénéficier des autres avantages et privilèges liés à l'emploi. Veuillez nous contacter si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement raisonnable.   Veuillez noter que 2K Games et ses studios n'utilisent jamais d'applications de messagerie instantanée ni de comptes courriel personnels pour contacter des candidats ou mener des entretiens. Lorsqu'ils envoient des courriels, ils utilisent uniquement des adresses se terminant par @2K.com.   SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - ENGINEERING SERVICES WHO WE ARE 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, Gearbox, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply! WHAT WE NEED We are looking for an Software Development Manager to guide the growth and development of our internal Engineering Services team. In this role, you will champion a highly-in-demand group of engineers deployed across various AAA game projects to assist with co-development, platform optimization, and critical technical initiatives. You will balance hands-on mentorship with structured people leadership to help our developers grow and deliver outstanding player experiences. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Lead, mentor, and manage a distributed team of 8+ staff engineers, driving a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. * Build Individual Development Plans (IDPs), set annual performance goals, and establish paths for progression into craft or people leadership roles. * Partner with studio leaders and internal producers to align engineering resource deployment with project timelines and milestone objectives. * Establish studio best practices around code reviews, technical documentation, and proactive feedback loops. * Keep engineering skills sharp by contributing to non-critical path coding, technical proofs of concept, and code reviews. WHO WE THINK WILL BE A GREAT FIT * 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in the video game industry, with 2+ years directly managing engineers. * Strong engine experience (Unreal Engine, Unity, or custom engines). * Shipped multiple AAA console titles with a deep understanding of console development pipelines, certification, and hardware capabilities. * Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and solid comprehension of multi-threaded architectures. * Strong communication skills to manage external studio relationships and translate technical risks to non-technical partners. * Undergrad or higher degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or equivalent experience. BONUS POINTS * Practical experience working on multiplayer, networking, rendering, physics, or console porting. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.   Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. #LI-Hybrid

Description Position at DNEG Role : Pipeline ATD The Production Technology department at DNEG is responsible for creating and supporting the pioneering tools and technology used by our artists to tackle increasingly complex and creative challenges in the production of industry leading, award winning visual effects and feature animation for film and Television. As an Assistant Technical Director (ATD) you will perform a variety of tasks to assist the Pipeline Technical Directors (Pipeline TDs) to ensure the smooth running of the tools, software and workflows used by VFX and Feature Animation shows. You will be working closely with the Pipeline TDs to provide face-to-face support for artists in our London studio. Our talented ATDs are highly technical and have an appetite for innovation. You will be required to: Provide technical advice and support for artists. Monitor render farm, disk usage and file transfers between sites. Contribute to testing and feedback for software releases from the R&D team. Design and write Python tools and scripts for shows to use. Act as a key interface between between our software developers and our artists, adapting your communication style and approach to articulate technical and non-technical information With a large and experienced team around you to support you in your development, this role has the opportunity to progress through the DNEG Pipeline group, focusing on a dedicated area of specialism as a Pipeline TD and into a leadership role as Pipeline Supervisor, or could be a route into software development in our R&D team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your technical skills in a complex environment and be a part of one of the largest teams in the industry. You will have exposure to every step of our pipeline and will be involved in the production of exceptional VFX and animation work on projects ranging from blockbuster epics to television dramas. Must have: A degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or related field or previous work experience in visual effects, games or another related industry.. Experience with Linux. Strong Python scripting skills. Strong communicator across a variety of stakeholders/colleagues. An ability to plan and organise your own workload, and can work effectively in a fast paced production environment. Nice to have: Experience with a variety of DCC packages such as Houdini, Katana, Nuke or Clarisse. Knowledge of Maya. Experience with source control systems and development tasks as part of a team. A note on equal opportunities We would not be able to produce award-winning work without our Production Technology department, which is committed to nurturing a diverse and exciting workplace. Our teams have a variety of backgrounds and originate from a number of different countries, working across the globe at the forefront of technology in the industry. About Us We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation studios for the creation of feature film, television and multiplatform content. We employ nearly 7,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London) and Asia (Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai). About Us We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!