We’ve partnered with Funcom to find a Chief Technology Officer to shape the studio’s technical vision.
As Chief Technology Officer you will lead a team of talented Engineers, driving key technical decisions, and fostering effective cross-disciplinary communication. You’ll also oversee technical implementation and ensure the prioritisation and execution of team goals.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will collaborate closely with your team to position Funcom at the forefront of virtual world development and operation.
The Funcom team comprises over 400 professionals across five studios in Norway, the US, Portugal, Sweden, and Romania. From the critically acclaimed The Longest Journey to the groundbreaking sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online, the studio’s 30-year history has been focused on developing immersive online gaming experiences, this vein continues with the upcoming open-world survival MMO title Dune:Awakening.
Funcom believe that great games create moments that leave lasting impressions. Their design philosophy is to create these moments through thoughtful, intuitive solutions; they’re also pragmatic and appreciate that knowing when to focus and simplify is just as important as coming up with a grand design.
Funcom have created a dynamic, inclusive, challenging and engaging work culture, with a basis of continued training and career development opportunities. Resulting in a friendly environment of enthusiastic professionals who strive in delivering world-class titles.
Your responsibilities…
Lead the charge in defining Funcom’s technological future, driving innovation and productivity to create exciting gaming experiences
Serve as the primary technical advisor, guiding and inspiring development teams
Lead and mentor teams to work together harmoniously and efficiently
Seek out new technologies and practices to advance Funcom’s games
Establish ambitious yet achievable development milestones, ensuring goals are met on time, on budget, and to high standards for code quality
Partner with Production and Product teams to build a long-term roadmap, set schedules, and allocate resources
Collaborate with Finance to develop efficient, scalable infrastructure with low overhead and operating costs
Develop scalable technical solutions to support the codebase and accommodate future growth
Align Funcom’s technology vision with business goals and communicate this to developers
Lead and empower an Engineering department with diverse skills and experience levels, providing technical mentorship and organisational oversight
Oversee identifying, evaluating, selecting potential technical partners, libraries, and other technologies and tools
Implement and uphold engineering best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies
Stay on the forefront of tech and gaming trends
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Deep industry experience in building multiplayer online games, ideally 10 or more years
At least 5 years of management experience
Experienced in releasing a AA+ or AAA MMO title on PC or Console from a Programming leadership position
Extensive knowledge and experience with various game technologies and programming languages (C++, Unreal Engine, Unity, proprietary engines, custom toolchains, and Server/Multiplayer technologies)
Highly experienced in the development and deployment of online games, including network architecture, server-side programming, and player engagement strategies
Proven track record of pragmatic prioritising, evaluating, and implementing effective solutions under pressure and conflicting demands
Strong business judgment to guide technology-related decisions aligned with a long-term strategy
Proven experience of building and mentoring a talented Engineering team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Some of the perks and benefits from Funcom include…
