Technical Director, Internal Game Studio - Remote

Overview

Netflix is seeking a Technical Director to lead technology and engineering in their internal game studio, focusing on a new transmedia gaming experience on Netflix’s Cloud-Gaming platform.

In Short

• Oversee all technical aspects of game development.
• Manage and grow a team of world-class engineers.
• Make sustainable and scalable architecture decisions.
• Align project goals with product strategy.
• Identify and evaluate external co-development partners.
• Champion engineering excellence and innovation.
• Support live service games through development and post-launch.
• Collaborate with leadership across disciplines.
• Drive performance analysis and code optimization.
• Participate in all areas of engineering and product strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in game development.
• Recent experience with Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with web technologies (JavaScript, React).
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of player experience and empathy.
• Self-motivated and curious about learning new skills.
• Experience in cloud-hosted environments (AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of performance analysis and optimization.
• Experience with cross-platform development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans.
• Mental health support.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Stock options program.
• Flexible time off for full-time salaried employees.
• Paid leave of absence programs.
• Family-forming benefits.
• Life and serious injury benefits.
• 35 days of paid time off for full-time hourly employees.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.