At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create previously impossible experiences that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and creating communities that last. For the past seven years, NaturalMotion Studios has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by gamesindustry.biz. We are proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect/Technical Director to join us at NaturalMotion/Zynga to develop our next project using the Unreal Engine on mobile devices and other platforms, building upon the success of Star Wars: Hunters. We are seeking an Architect or hands-on Technical Director who excels at architecting and coding large AAA F2P games, and who proactively seeks out solutions, as well as encouraging ideas from others.
We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) and the remaining days at home. This role will be connected to one of our offices in either London or Brighton.
What You'll Do:
Drive the definition of the technical architecture for the game on the client side and the coordination with our server technology Contribute to server technology architecting over time Collaborate with product managers and producers on analyzing feature set complexity, planning releases and delivering code solutions on schedule Work with the Art, UX and UI disciplines, to improve tools and processes for content creation, import pipelines, prototyping, production and testing Ensure the creation of well-designed, adaptable and testable software for mobile and other platforms Sometimes architect and write production ready code yourself Mentor Senior and Principal engineers from a technical perspective, developing the next generation of Architects Fostering a tech approach that embraces sustainable live operations, a regular cadence of game updates, and high-quality rapid releases Ensure the correct management of technical debt Capture and share knowledge across the team, NaturalMotion and Zynga What You Bring:
Developed and released multiple games with Unreal Engine, in an architect or hands-on technical director type role, with at least one Game as a Service Deep experience with C++, plus a detailed understanding of mobile CPU and GPU hardware You are an authority when it comes to AAA game architecture Expertise in multiple areas, such as NPC behaviour, AI, multiplayer, UI / UX, meta game systems, F2P game mechanics, graphics, tools, systems, and game engines Have deep understanding of design patterns, memory / performance optimisation, and importantly, how to summarise and share your knowledge A great understanding of mentoring engineers of all levels throughout the game development cycle Deep experience of being a strategic problem-solver, and be able to collaborate with peers across disciplines when problems stretch across different areas Ability to present technical challenges, recommendations, and solutions to game leadership level Bonus Points:
Worked on PC and console projects Experience with Server systems and architectures Worked on third or first person shooter games What We Offer You:
Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies) Pension plan, with a double matching employer contribution Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan Life insurance, personal accident insurance and income protection Mental health and neurodiversity support programs Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies) Fitness reimbursement plan, worth £600 per annum Weekly happy hours, seasonal parties and monthly social events Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!
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Drive the definition of the technical architecture for the game on the client side and the coordination with our server technology Contribute to server technology architecting over time Collaborate with product managers and producers on analyzing feature set complexity, planning releases and delivering code solutions on schedule Work with the Art, UX and UI disciplines, to improve tools and processes for content creation, import pipelines, prototyping, production and testing Ensure the creation of well-designed, adaptable and testable software for mobile and other platforms Sometimes architect and write production ready code yourself Mentor Senior and Principal engineers from a technical perspective, developing the next generation of Architects Fostering a tech approach that embraces sustainable live operations, a regular cadence of game updates, and high-quality rapid releases Ensure the correct management of technical debt Capture and share knowledge across the team, NaturalMotion and Zynga What You Bring:
Developed and released multiple games with Unreal Engine, in an architect or hands-on technical director type role, with at least one Game as a Service Deep experience with C++, plus a detailed understanding of mobile CPU and GPU hardware You are an authority when it comes to AAA game architecture Expertise in multiple areas, such as NPC behaviour, AI, multiplayer, UI / UX, meta game systems, F2P game mechanics, graphics, tools, systems, and game engines Have deep understanding of design patterns, memory / performance optimisation, and importantly, how to summarise and share your knowledge A great understanding of mentoring engineers of all levels throughout the game development cycle Deep experience of being a strategic problem-solver, and be able to collaborate with peers across disciplines when problems stretch across different areas Ability to present technical challenges, recommendations, and solutions to game leadership level Bonus Points:
Worked on PC and console projects Experience with Server systems and architectures Worked on third or first person shooter games What We Offer You:
Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies) Pension plan, with a double matching employer contribution Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan Life insurance, personal accident insurance and income protection Mental health and neurodiversity support programs Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies) Fitness reimbursement plan, worth £600 per annum Weekly happy hours, seasonal parties and monthly social events Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!
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