F9E India Pvt Ltd, Sumo India based in Pune is looking for a Tech Director with experience of working on multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, pro-active management, and leadership skills are a must. The role will require the Technical Director to build on the already established programming team and help develop new skills on various platforms and therefore it is essential the candidate has development experience of the current generation of technology e.g. the PC, Xbox360, PS3, PSP, DS and Wii platforms.

Contact Person: Kedar Patankar (General Manager)

Contact Number: 020 – 66408393

Email: kedar.patankar@sumo-digital.com

Knowledge Requirements:

  • Knowledgeable in overall game development life-cycle, including significant milestone planning/execution and product submission processes
  • Experience in leading team of programmers including hiring, reviewing, project management and mentoring
  • Experience and high level of understanding in the field of game engine and tools architecture and good software engineering practices
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Self-motivated and passionate about video games
  • Strong leader and mentor
  • Proficient in assembly language/low-level, graphics microcoding, scripting language and strong 3D graphics programming

Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all technical processes and technology within the studio
  • Providing strategic planning and direction
  • Providing detailed, insightful direction to programmers as to how to approach the creation of new technology
  • Developing an in-depth knowledge of engine and technologies available within the studio and all sister studios
  • Participating and feedback on programmer phone and office interviews
  • Developing technical design specification, implementation and test plans
  • Contributing innovative ideas towards all aspects of game technology, production, and design
  • Hands-on management, direction and mentoring of a diverse team of programmers
  • Providing accurate schedules and time estimates for work
  • Meeting production schedules and deadlines
  • Pro-actively recognizing problems and areas of improvement, and developing solution strategies