Technical Director, Hometopia, An Everyrealm Company

Hometopia Inc. is a joint venture between metaverse company Everyrealm and game company Giant Junior. Giant Junior was founded in 2002 as a game developer and publisher of popular casual and core games for PC, Mac, VR and Mobile. Their mobile titles achieved over 25MM downloads across top-grossing home design games like Design This Home and Design This Castle, amongst others. In 2016, they increased focus on core titles for PC and VR like Minor Deity, Life of the Dead and Hometopia. In 2022, Hometopia Inc. was spun out as a standalone company to focus on building and ushering in the next evolution of community-focused gaming.

Visit: https://www.hometopia.com

Game trailer: Link

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical aspects of game development, ensuring excellence in code quality, performance, and architecture.
• Innovate and implement cutting-edge game features that enhance user experience and engagement.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of both existing and new codebases.
• Foster a culture of creativity and technical excellence, encouraging the team to bring forward innovative gameplay ideas.
• Manage full lifecycle of game feature development from concept to deployment, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technical and design elements.
• Mentor and guide the development team, enhancing their skills and fostering professional growth.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in game development technology and methodologies.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in game development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience with Unity (C#)and  Unreal Engine.  
• Exceptional skills in computer science, algorithms, and data structures.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy and team cohesion.
• A portfolio demonstrating technical expertise and creative contributions in game development.
• Advanced project management skills with a history of delivering projects on time and to high standards.
• Passionate gamer with a keen understanding of what makes games engaging and fun.

Awesome to have:

• AAA game experience
• Advanced experience with Photon PUN, Fusion, Mirror, Netcode, or similar
• Experience with procedural development and/or building mechanics
• Enjoy games like The Sims or Roblox
• Built and released own titles from start to finish

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources
• Family Planning and Fertility Benefits
• Employee Token Plan
• Stock Option Plan
• Annual Salary Range $150,000 - $250,000