East Side Games is looking for a dynamic, multi-talented VP of Engineering to join our team. You (yes, you!) are well experienced in identifying business needs, leading multiple projects, and developing high performing teams. Not only do you have what it takes to scale and lead a team, but you’re an expert in all the latest news technologies, and tools that add value in our projects and technical implementation. You’ll own the vision of tech, and aren’t afraid of doing some of the day-to-day work, while providing technical leadership. Most of all, you’re known for your ability to champion product development by translating product ideas into technical specs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• • • Lead the technical direction for our business, ensuring that all team members are aligned and capable of moving forward towards success!
    • Provide technical direction for multiple projects such as; setting up architecture and design, monitoring progress, resourcing, utilization etc.
    • Identify technical stacks required and mitigation risks early on in development and provide solutions for possible cases that may arise.
    • Collaborate with studio Directors to ensure roadmaps are in alignment with engineering requirements.
    • Develop our people, ensure that technical team members are aligned on the technical path forward and are afforded professional development.
    • Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams. Ensure that technical concepts translate into strategic plans for our business goals.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• • A minimum of 7+ years’ experience leading high performing engineering teams.
  • A minimum of 10+ years’ experience of relevant technical front-end and back-end development.
  • Proven experience and expert understanding in C# and Unity
  • Experience with object-game/mobile languages, and server-side programming environments.
  • Experience with project management and agile workflows.
  • Experience trying out new tools, failing fast, and navigating new developments.
  • Experience working directly with product teams and product owners.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical issues with ease and confidence.
  • Passion for developing people, products, and technical processes!
  • Nice to Have: Experience shipping F2P Games is desired but not essential.

YOU ARE:

• • You enjoy games, particularly mobile games. You are on top of the latest games, trends and what’s happening in live events.
  • Comfortable in an environment where priorities and plans change rapidly, but with intention.
  • Solution-oriented, self-motivated, and diligent.
  • Community-minded, whereby a collective mission of the project is a shared priority.
  • Empathetic, compassionate, and curious.
  • Your values are governed by justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Established in 2011, East Side Games started as an indie game studio in east Vancouver. Today, we’re part of East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR), and we’re a game developer, publisher, and technology provider. We enable creators to successfully deliver memorable mobile gaming experiences that players engage with every day. Through our proven tech kits and beloved brand partnerships, our games empower passionate fan bases to explore their favourite content in a fun, convenient medium, available in the palm of their hands.

The best part is, we’re fans first, which makes this adventure extra special. Our games and our team have the same goal; to be inclusive and for everyone. We get things done and our team is on hand to step in, listen, and support, regardless of rank. Find solutions, share your learnings, then share updates with the whole studio in our monthly All-Hands calls. Have we piqued your curiosity? Then check out our Core Values and Benefits on our website! We note that our culture is not a monolith and is ever-changing based on the folks that make up our team here at ESG.

East Side Games are an equitable employer that values justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage people of marginalized backgrounds, particularly QTBIPOC folks, to apply, and will acknowledge and value the strengths you bring to foster yours and the studio’s growth.

If this sounds like something you hoped for and more, and you’re enthused to build genre-defining narrative idle games, click the “Apply For This Job” button. If now is not the right time for you, but you know someone who would be a great match for us at East Side Games, check out our Referral Bonus on our website too! Let’s build great games together!

We can’t wait to hear from you!