Technical Director, Unreal

Rushdown Studios is seeking a Technical Director with Unreal Engine expertise to support their partner studio. In this role, you will develop features within Unreal Engine, including engine modifications, gameplay, UI, networking, rendering, and tools. The role involves estimating and prioritizing a backlog of features, bugs, and tech debt, as well as partnering with designers to iterate on features and optimize the player experience. Collaboration with external partners is expected to integrate new features for multiplayer games. Applicants should have seven or more years of experience in multiplayer game development using Unreal Engine, leadership experience, and strong C/C++ programming skills. Experience developing SDKs or plugins, console game development, and proficiency with third-party service integrations are also required. The company is based in Saratoga Springs, NY, and supports hybrid work for local candidates and fully remote work for candidates in New York State and other registered states.