WHAT IMPACT WILL THE VP OF ENGINEERING HAVE AT ESG?
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:
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- 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.
*** Duties & responsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all inclusive.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WORK AT ESG?
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.
WE’RE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
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!