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thatgamecompany · 2 months ago

Senior Engineering Producer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$124K/yr - $139K/yr

5+ years exp

thatgamecompany is a studio that builds emotionally resonant, beautifully crafted experiences that reach players worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Producer to lead and drive the success of their technical teams, ensuring engineering efforts are efficient and aligned with creative goals.

Console GamesDeveloper ToolsFamilyMMO GamesMobileOnline GamesSocial NetworkVideo Games

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end planning and execution of engineering tasks and cross-disciplinary technical projects across multiple timelines and priorities

Collaborate with engineering leads to assess team capacity, staffing needs, and long-term resource planning

Use automation and tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Jira, scripts) to streamline workflows, reporting, and visibility across projects

Proactively identify blockers or risk areas; coordinate adjustments to keep momentum and quality on track

Partner with leadership and engineering to build and maintain roadmaps, staffing strategies, and long-term technical goals

Help break down future project needs into achievable engineering scopes, while highlighting dependencies across disciplines

Establish and refine frameworks and production processes that support technical innovation, sustainable workflows, and our studio’s creative signature

Advocate for the engineering team’s needs by offering practical, scalable solutions that balance scope, innovation, and team health

Represent engineering perspectives clearly in cross-functional planning meetings and reviews

Foster positive collaboration between engineering, design, production, support, and external partners

Support continuous improvement via team retrospectives and regular feedback loops

Qualification

Technical project managementGame development workflowsGoogle SheetsJiraCross-disciplinary collaborationTechnical game developmentSolutions-orientedPassion for technologyMobile game productionMandarin proficiencyCommunicationProblem solvingAdaptabilityRelationship-building

Required

5+ years in technical production or engineering project management in games or software (live ops or engine team experience preferred)

Deep understanding of game development workflows, particularly engineering pipelines and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Proven success driving complex technical initiatives from planning through delivery

Advanced skills in Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas, AppScript) and Jira (workflow design, sprint planning, task prioritization)

Strong passion for technology and the game development process

Technical game development experience is a plus

Excellent verbal and written communication - ability to clearly and efficiently articulate technical needs and translate plans into actionable tasks

Trusted relationship-builder who can navigate the needs of technical and creative teams

Skilled at bringing structure to ambiguity, while adapting plans to new information and shifting priorities

Solutions-oriented and proactive; able to anticipate challenges and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment

Committed to supporting a culture of learning, openness, and respect

Preferred

Experience in mobile, free-to-play, or live social game production

Mandarin speaking proficiency

A background in software development, technical game development, or a related degree

Active player of Sky: Children of the Light

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break

Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.

Pet Insurance for those who need it too.

Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members

Pre-tax wellness stipend

Pre-tax work from home stipend

Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match

Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (CCA)

Discount portal for everyday goods and services

Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together

Support for personal professional development