Technical Director, R & D at Skydance

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Strong technical leadership skills, able to architect plans and solutions to drive technology development
Extensive collaboration and communication skills, both with engineers and cross-discipline; able to articulate complex technical challenges to non-technical colleagues
Deep understanding of the game development process, encompassing both current technical challenges faced by developers and ideas for future development features/pipelines
Shipped multiple titles using Unreal Engine
Several years of experience building and managing engineering teams
Experience developing new game related technologies, both to support development and to provide new features for games

Responsibilities

Drive game related research and development, with a focus on developing new tech that enables the next generation of immersive storytelling in games
Work with technical leadership across multiple games to build a roadmap of feature exploration
Grow a team of engineers to deliver these new technologies

Skills

Unreal Engine

Technical Leadership

Team Management

Game Development

R&D

Engineering Management

Cross-Discipline Communication

Skydance

Produces films, television, and interactive media

About Skydance

Skydance Media produces a variety of entertainment content, including feature films, television series, and interactive experiences. Their films, such as Mission: Impossible - Fallout and Annihilation, are designed to appeal to global audiences. The company also creates television shows like Grace and Frankie and Jack Ryan, which are available on popular streaming platforms. Skydance Interactive focuses on developing virtual reality experiences, starting with the VR shooter Archangel. Additionally, they have an animation division that collaborates with Ilion Animation Studios to create animated films and series. Skydance differentiates itself from competitors by offering a diverse range of high-quality content across multiple platforms, including films, TV, and VR. The company's goal is to entertain a wide audience by delivering engaging and immersive experiences.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$656.6MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

VR & AR, EntertainmentIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Regulatory hurdles may delay the Skydance-Paramount merger's strategic benefits.

High-budget productions risk financial loss if revenues fall short.

Increased competition in animation could overshadow Skydance's new projects.

Differentiation

Skydance operates across films, TV, gaming, and animation, offering diversified entertainment.

The company partners with major platforms like Netflix and Amazon for content distribution.

Skydance's animation division collaborates with Ilion Animation Studios for high-end productions.

Upsides

Skydance's merger with Paramount enhances storytelling capabilities and cost efficiency.

The rise of streaming services boosts demand for Skydance's original content.

Growing interest in VR and interactive content aligns with Skydance's strategic focus.

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