BigBox VR is seeking an Engineering Manager to help build the future of Virtual Reality games, focusing on solving problems with little or no oversight and making engineering trade-offs that align with business objectives.
Requirements
- 5+ years as an engineering leader in game development or multiple shipped games
- Wide knowledge of software development practices and knowledge of when and how to apply them to teams
- Experience communicating with cross-functional partners and stakeholders throughout the iterative technical and game development process
- In depth experience adapting to various communication and work styles
- Experience organizing and leading meetings for planning, scheduling, and/or discussion within the team
- Demonstrated success managing Graphics Engineers or Server Engineers
- Experience building 3D Game Engines
- Working knowledge of 3D math
Responsibilities
- Leverage technical skills to steer team: Use technical skills to understand the challenges the team faces and provide informed guidance
- Understands products holistically and can contribute creatively, knowing when to be pragmatic and when to be blue sky
Other
- Engineering Coach: Provide specific and balanced feedback, and have regular one-on-one meetings
- Results-Oriented Execution: Focus on helping the team achieve their goals by removing obstacles and being a resource. Work with the team to manage day-to-day tasks and communications. Work closely with the team’s leadership to set high-level goals and directions for our projects and ensure it’s executed successfully
- Communication: Engage in active listening, share information transparently, and encourage open dialogue. Coordinate with all disciplines to schedule and track key work
- Have a clear roadmap and strategy for the team: Set clear goals, provide direction, and ensure the team understands how their work fits into the larger picture
- Support career development and discuss performance: Help team members with their career paths, provide growth opportunities, and have regular performance discussions
