Description
We are looking for a Senior Director of Engineering – Head of Game Tools. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of tools that enable efficient and innovative game content creation.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the gaming industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
This role focuses on building scalable, user-friendly tools that empower designers, artists, and technical teams to create high-quality game content while optimizing workflows and supporting production at all stages, from pre-production through Live Operations. The ideal candidate has extensive AAA game development experience and possesses deep technical knowledge of game development tooling, from scripting systems and API development to architecting robust tools that align with the needs of the game, engine, and creative teams.
What you will do:
Technical Leadership & Strategy:
Define and own the technical vision and roadmap for game tooling, ensuring alignment with the creative and production goals of the platform.
Architect robust, scalable tools and systems that support scripting, API development, and real-time 3D content workflows.
Ensure tools are designed with flexibility and extensibility to adapt to evolving game and engine requirements.
Drive an iterative execution cycle to meet project milestones while improving quality and depth of tooling over time
Research and incorporate industry trends and advancements to maintain a competitive edge in tooling.
Tool Development & Optimization:
Drive the creation of tools to support all aspects of game content creation, including level design, asset workflows, animation, and technical design.
Oversee the development of tools that integrate seamlessly with our game engine and the Digital Content Creation (DCC) ecosystem
Design systems that expose APIs and scripting interfaces, enabling both technical and non-technical users to achieve their goals efficiently.
Drive technical innovation in tools development, leveraging modern technologies to enhance workflows and enable new creative possibilities. Ensure tools and pipelines are scalable to meet the needs of a growing platform and complex production environments.
Collaboration Across Disciplines:
Partner closely with design, art, production, and engineering teams to identify needs and prioritize tools development.
Collaborate with engine teams to ensure that underlying architecture supports robust and efficient tooling.
Advocate for tools improvements that enhance productivity and creative flexibility across teams.
Establish and promote best practices in tools engineering, ensuring high-quality code, robust documentation, and intuitive usability.
What you will need:
12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role managing multidisciplinary teams.
Proven success in tools or pipeline development for Live Operated AAA games, game engines, or large-scale creative platforms.
Experience working with 3rd party content studios and familiarity with their needs.
Extensive experience with Unity and Unity toolchains
Strong programming skills (C++, C#) and deep understanding of systems architecture.
Expertise in scripting systems, API development, modding, and integrating tools with game engines.
Familiarity with DCC tools (e.g., Maya, Blender, Houdini) and workflows for content creation.
Deep understanding of game content creation cycles, including level design, asset workflows, and animation pipelines.
Demonstrated ability to define a technical vision and align cross-functional teams around it.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, bridging technical and creative disciplines.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Delivery of tools that meet creative and production goals within established timelines and budgets.
Efficiency and satisfaction of internal and 3rd party teams using the tools.
Scalability, performance, and quality of the tools.
Adoption and seamless integration of tools across disciplines.
For candidates in CA, CO, MD, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $223,000 - $281,400, plus equity, bonus and benefits including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time-off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
This role will have access to sensitive and/or confidential employee or customer personally identifiable information (PII) and/or Company financial information, and therefore will be subject to background checks upon receiving a conditional offer of employment.
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a
directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform
Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
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