Technical Director

Job description

We are now seeking a Technical Director to take the reins of our new project’s technical vision, a project moving from the prototyping phase into pre-production. As the TD for this specific title, you will transition the project from a proven prototype into a scalable, high-performance production. You will be responsible for defining the technical architecture, establishing the long-term engineering roadmap, and ensuring the team has the robust tools and systems needed to bring this ground-breaking experience to market. ### What you'll do - **Build the Foundation:** Transform a successful prototype into a stable, production-ready system, ensuring the technical foundation is scalable for full-scale development. - **Lead the Transition:**Guide the engineering team through the shift from experimentation to pre-production, balancing rapid iteration with long-term code health. - **Unreal Engine Stewardship:**Set the standard for Unreal Engine development on the project, overseeing everything from core systems to performance optimization and multiplayer stability. - **Strategic Roadmap:**Own the technical roadmap, aligning engineering milestones with creative goals and go-to-market timelines. - **Mentor & Grow:**Lead and support a dedicated team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving. - **Cross-Discipline Partnership:**Work closely with Art, Design, and Production Directors to ensure technical feasibility and high-performance execution of the game’s creative pillars. ### Who you are - You have a proven track record of taking projects through the full lifecycle, from early concept/pre-production to a successful global launch. - Extensive experience in Unreal Engine development is a must, specifically regarding how to structure large-scale projects for performance and maintainability. - You have shipped at least one major title in Unreal Engine, ultimately we are seeking someone with multiplayer experience. - While you appreciate experimentation, you thrive on bringing order to chaos. You know when to "hack" a prototype and when to "build" a system. - You are a strong communicator who can mentor senior engineers while clearly explaining technical risks and opportunities to non-technical stakeholders. - You possess broad technical skills across the game stack and aren't afraid to dive into the code to solve complex architectural challenges.