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Eric Sebesta

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Director of Engineering at Retro Studios
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Eric Sebesta is a veteran engineering leader with over 25 years of experience shipping iconic AAA game titles like Star Wars, Fallout, and Metroid. He has led teams ranging from 3-person prototypes to 500+ developer projects and currently serves as Director of Engineering at Nintendos Retro Studios.

As a dual-degree graduate from The University of Texas at Austin, Eric is based in the citys vibrant tech hub. While his professional life is his main focus, he has a deep-rooted connection to the Austin area and its local culture.

Unique fact: His experience with live services is so extensive that it predates the commercial internet, having worked on early direct-dial online games.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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AAA Game Development
Has over two decades of experience leading engineering for major franchises, including his current work on Metroid Prime 4 and previous work on Fallout 76 and Star Wars.
Engineering Leadership
Passionate about leading and growing technical teams, he has managed groups of 40+ engineers and focuses on implementing quality culture through improved processes and mentorship.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Director of Engineering
Retro Studios
7-2022 - 3-2023
Principal Software Engineer, Unity Labs
Unity
8-2021 - 7-2022
Principal Software Engineer, Architectural Services
Unity
12-2019 - 7-2021
Engineering Manager, Cloud
Unity
1-2019 - 12-2019
Technical Director
Bethesda Game Studios
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Education
2002 - 2006
BA
The University of Texas at Austin
1995 - 1999
BS
The University of Texas at Austin
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