Technical Director

^{We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile games studio based in sunny Barcelona. Our games are positioned in the top rankings of both iOS and Android, and they are played and loved by millions of fans all over the world. We are proud members of the Take-Two Interactive and Zynga family, and we are on a mission to offer a great gaming experience and bring fun to everyone!}

What will you do in Social Point as a Technical Director?

You will lead a strong cross functional  team of developers, act as a liaison to other departments and be the main responsible for a successful technical roadmap and metrics of a live game. You will report directly  to the VP Product. 

You primary objectives would include:

• Building a strong development team through owning instruments like  hiring, mentoring, training and driving horizontal collaboration with Central Technology.
• Proposing, planning and leading technical roadmap  for the project. 
• Improving the team´s production velocity by analyzing the efficiency of existing development processes, tools,  technologies and implementing necessary changes.
• Managing the deadlines and reporting lines to internal and external stakeholders.   
• Interacting  with various departments and teams in Socialpoint/Zynga/T2, actively contributing to developing the Technology department and knowledge sharing across games.

This is you

• Passion for technology, controlling all technical aspects of a f2play mobile game (client, server, live operations, devops): you have done this already for multiple years.
• Excellent people management skills: you have managed at least a medium size team for a while now.
• You show ownership, learning agility and ability to go from being operational to strategic on a daily basis.
• Excellent communication skills (you can actually explain technology topics to people with little technical background).
• Experience in mobile app business. Unity Knowledge. 
• Collaboration: team goals are the priority, but collaboration with other Tech departments such as Systems/Backend/Analytics is a must
• Proactivity: continuously challenge and improve.
• Clear vision: have a clear vision of where to bring the product and technology of the game.
• Great organisation and planning skills.
• Enjoy playing mobile games
• Analytical mindset.

What's in it for you as a Socialpointer?

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we have employed a hybrid working from home/office system. So, what does this mean? All we ask is that you live within commuting distance of our office in Barcelona so you are able to come into the office for important meetings/events.

• You’ll get the newest & most powerful devices & equipment to work with, along with a Spotify Premium account.
• An impressive 25 days annual leave, plus the Christmas week! 
• Private medical insurance for you and your family, just in case!
• Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona (if you’re not already here)
• Choose from the latest IOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet)
• Monthly meal allowance 
• Yearly parent pack 
• Free Language Lessons.
• People development is key for us:  an amazing training budget just for you & our internal mobility program offers real growth opportunities!

Check out some of our benefits tied to the office; 

• Want to stay in shape? We have state of the art gym facilities so you can level up your fitness game.
• Monthly events are there to get you to know your colleagues.
• Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist. 
• Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet).

 The list just goes on & on... so get your game on & apply now!

Socialpoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and fosters diversity and work-life balance. You’re welcome on the team no matter where you’re from, who you like, what you look like, or if you prefer Xbox over Playstation. It’s a trick question – mobile wins every time! We hire based on your qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Our games are for everyone, and so is our workplace.