Studio Technical Director

Job Description

Studio Technical Director
BioWare

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced technical leader reporting directly to the General Manager of the studio, providing oversight for shared BioWare and EA technologies that support our games. This position will effectively own and deliver the technical direction across multiple studio locations, and across a portfolio of games for EA BioWare.

BioWare creates games focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds. It operates primarily out of Edmonton (Alberta, CAN) and Austin (Texas, USA) creating some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles since 1995. The studio is currently working on future game experiences for the Mass Effect™ franchise, one of the highest rated video game series of all time, and the Dragon Age™ franchise, whose latest entry was the 2014 Game of the Year. We are also working on announced projects Star Wars™ The Old Republic™, a story-driven massively multiplayer online game, and Anthem™, a co-operative Action-RPG set in a new and mysterious world.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• You will own BioWare's technical strategy, and partner with the game teams and studio leadership across multiple locations to ensure that our strategy and execution helps us deliver the best games in the industry.
• You will be BioWare's most senior ambassador to platform manufacturers, third-party hardware providers and EA technology teams and councils. You will drive collaboration that delivers technology supporting amazing player experiences.
• You will be technology lead for BioWare's shared technology teams and manager of its leaders.
• You will mentor the most senior engineers and engineering leaders in the studio.
• You will ensure that BioWare's game teams and central teams converge on the best technologies and practices to deliver games that delight our players.

Requirements
• Demonstrated technical leadership over at least 3 product cycles of AAA games on high-def console or PC. Excellent understanding of software and game development practices.
• Strong understanding of the game market. Able to anticipate and analyze complex software challenges and make clear roadmaps and recommendations that solve for studio and project business goals.
• Can communicate complex concepts with audiences at many levels of technical ability. Demonstrated experience collaborating with stakeholders in many creative disciplines and across multiple locations and time zones.
• Experience leading, empowering and inspiring teams. Invites diverse perspectives before making critical decisions. Strong at resolving conflicts and building buy-in with many stakeholders.

About EA At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to dynamic and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free video games and so much more!

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1ewev-18-116-8-110-42 in your application.