We're looking for a Technical Producer with 3+ years of experience in game development and at least one shipped title. You will be the primary production lead across Art, Design, and Programming teams, helping to orchestrate our day-to-day development efforts. You'll work closely with the studio leadership to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution, spearheading production solutions and finding the balance between scope, quality, and schedule. Our ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical literacy, values teamwork, is autonomous, shows initiative, and demonstrates strong organizational skills.

Department: Production
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: United States
Workplace type: Fully remote
Compensation: $75,000 - $125,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

Own and maintain production schedules across Art, Design, and Programming disciplines
Partner with developers working in C++, Blueprint, and Unreal Engine 5 systems to identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early
Facilitate clear communication between teams of all disciplines to ensure requirements are understood and achievable
Track and prioritize bug fixes, technical debt, and feature work across the development pipeline
Run daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other team meetings - including keeping notes for meetings.
Manage integration points between game systems and coordinate cross-functional feature testing
Help scope and break down complex features into achievable milestones for all disciplines
Identify process improvements and implement workflows that increase team efficiency

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

3+ years of production experience in game development with at least one shipped PC or console title
Proven track record working with engineering, art, and design teams on complex game systems
Working knowledge of Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5) and common game development pipelines
Experience with project management and task tracking tools (Jira, Shotgun, Hansoft, Linear, or similar)
Understanding of networked multiplayer development challenges and testing requirements
Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to translate between technical and non-technical team members
Self-motivated and effective working remotely with distributed teams
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt to the fast-paced nature of independent game development
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines while maintaining team focus and morale

Bonus Skills:

Experience with UE5-specific features (Lyra, Gameplay Ability System, Enhanced Input),
Background in C++ or Blueprint development, experience shipping co-op or multiplayer games,
Experience at an indie studio (30-50 people)
Knowledge of PC platform requirements and submission processes
Strong technical literacy—ability to read code, understand system architecture, and communicate effectively with engineers

Benefits

Work from home (anywhere in the US)!
Flexible hours – 32 hour a week minimum / 50 hour maximum
3 weeks vacation each year, in addition to paid holidays and sick days
Competitive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
Available Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts
401K with 100% matching up to 4% of your salary
Employee stock options

About Ruckus Games

Ruckus Games is a veteran team of shooter and RPG developers on a mission to break down the barriers that stand between players and the joy of shared play. We are dedicated to crafting exhilarating and heart-pounding experiences that are held together by deep RPG systems which will grip and captivate players for years to come in a world that is ever-evolving alongside our players.

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