01 / SPECIALIZATION✳
Gameplay & AI
Game systems, agent behaviors, spatial reasoning, navigation, decision-making and simulation. Engineering gameplay that works under real production constraints.
Independent AAA game engineering
Complex systems.
Clear solutions.
I'm José Antonio Escribano. I help game studios solve demanding engineering challenges across gameplay, artificial intelligence, proprietary engines and production technology.
Engineering focus
GAMEPLAY & AIC++ / RUNTIMECUSTOM ENGINESTOOLS & PIPELINES
01 / What I doEngineering where
Engineering where
it matters most.
Senior-level technical expertise for teams building ambitious games and proprietary technology. From architectural decisions to production-ready implementation.
02 / SPECIALIZATION⌘
Custom Engine Engineering
C++ architecture, proprietary engine systems, runtime development and deep engine integration. Comfortable working beyond off-the-shelf tools.
03 / SPECIALIZATION↗
Performance & Optimization
Profiling, bottleneck analysis, memory and CPU optimization, architecture reviews and focused problem-solving for complex production systems.
04 / SPECIALIZATION◈
Tools & AI-Assisted Pipelines
Custom developer tools, workflow automation and responsible AI-assisted production. Explore measurable improvements while respecting code security and IP boundaries.
02 / Engineering depthArchitecture.
Architecture.
Workflows.
Pipelines.
A game is only as robust as the systems and processes behind it. I help teams make better technical decisions, remove delivery friction, and build foundations that scale.
Software & Engine Architecture
Subsystem design, modular architecture, C++ APIs, maintainability, technical debt assessment and strategic modernization of custom engine technology.
Engineering Workflows
Build and iteration loops, code review practices, debugging and profiling workflows, automated testing, CI integration and developer experience.
Production Pipelines & Automation
Asset and data processing, code generation, validation tooling, scalable content workflows and carefully governed AI-assisted automation.
Technical Leadership & Integration
Architecture reviews, risk discovery, practical roadmaps, cross-team alignment and hands-on technical ownership from prototype to production.
03 / About me
Built on nearly
two decades in games.
I started developing games professionally in 2007, after years of programming games in my free time. Since then, I've worked across internationally recognized AAA productions and demanding technology environments.
My strength is breadth without losing depth: I move between gameplay, AI, C++, engine architecture and development tooling. I can zoom out to understand the production problem, then get hands-on with the implementation.
Today, I offer that experience directly as an independent engineering partner for studios that need trusted technical ownership, flexible collaboration and production-minded execution.
2007Professional game development since
AAAInternational production experience
C++Deep technical and engine focus
04 / Selected production experienceAAA perspective.
AAA perspective.
Hands-on mindset.
Selected titles from my professional career. These credits reflect work performed within previous studios and collaborations; they are not projects delivered by a current agency or team.
01 / AAAGUERRILLA GAMES
Horizon Forbidden West
Engineering experience within Guerrilla Games' AAA production environment.
02 / AAAGUERRILLA GAMES
Horizon Zero Dawn
AAA AI and gameplay engineering experience on a large open-world game.
03 / AAACRYTEK
Ryse: Son of Rome
AAA production experience within Crytek's engine-driven development environment.
04 / AAATECHNICAL SUPPORT
Death Stranding
Technical support associated with Kojima Productions, through prior studio collaboration.
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04 / How I workThoughtful engineering.
Thoughtful engineering.
Real delivery.
A straightforward engagement model that adapts to your project, engine, team and production realities.
01 / DISCOVER
Understand the challenge
Review goals, architecture, constraints and risks. Agree on scope, responsibilities and what success looks like.
02 / BUILD
Work in your environment
Integrate with your codebase, practices and team. Implement, review, profile and iterate with transparent communication.
03 / DELIVER
Leave systems stronger
Focus on maintainability, documentation and knowledge transfer, so the solution holds up after handover.
05 / Start a conversationHave a hard problem?
Have a hard problem?
Let's solve it.
Whether you need help with a custom engine, a challenging gameplay system or your engineering pipeline, I'd be happy to explore where I can add value. Based in Cádiz, Spain, working with studios across Europe and beyond.
Connect via LinkedIn↗LinkedIn profile link to be finalized before public launch.