Development Director – The Sims

About the role

Electronic Arts’ Maxis studio is seeking a Development Director to lead Experiential Quality for The Sims franchise. You will shape how player‑focused evaluations translate into actionable insights for development teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing Experiential Quality team, setting clear expectations and accountability.
• Generate regular reports on quality status and partner with leadership on workforce planning, hiring, and capability development.
• Establish operating models that turn structured player evaluations into product insights, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ensure the team has the right mix of skills, franchise knowledge, and leadership capability to meet current and future needs.

Required profile

• 7+ years experience in a software development environment.
• 5+ years project management or lead experience and at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical disciplines.
• Proven risk‑management and solution‑oriented problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Experience with Scrum/Agile software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of production life‑cycle tools, processes and execution planning.
• Understanding of analytics, KPIs and financial management for QA budgeting.