Studio Technical Director (m/f/d)

For this opportunity, we are seeking a person, with both a strong technical background, a leader personality, a decision maker, and having experience in organizing and mentoring others. Your responsibilities include:

• Responsibility over all development teams.
• Collaborating and mentoring Technical Leads and Studio Principal Engineer.
• Overseeing and providing guidance for each project’s technical direction.
• Implement processes to identify potential technical risks within projects.
• Provide full support to teams when technical challenges are encountered.
• Create and oversee high-level KPIs within the technical department.
• Implement processes to ensure vertical and horizontal growth of the team.
• Direct Studio technology for tools and cross-project reusable systems.
• Partner with production to remove blockers and ensure goals are achieved.
• Make decisions with management for acquisition and usage of third-party solutions.
• Direct DevOps Leadership based on the studio technical vision.
• Coordinate with IT on areas affecting technical direction and decisions.

1. Developed and released multiple games in a similar role.
2. One significant release in the last years, preferably on PC and Console.
3. Strong understanding of the video games market and current trends.
4. Deep experience with game engines. 
5. Performance optimization experience.
6. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
7. Ability to self-manage, demonstrating initiative and accountability.
8. Comfortable in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
9. Deep experience of being a strategic problem-solver.
10. Exhibit strong business judgment to guide technology-related decisions that align with the company's long-term strategy.
11. Proven experience hiring and mentoring a strong engineering team.
12. Fluency in written and spoken English.
13. Passion for creating video games!

We will love it if you have experience with: 

1. Unreal Engine (preferably 5).
2. Extensive experience with programming languages (preferably C++).
3. PS5 & Xbox Series S|X experience.
4. Experience with automation and tooling.
5. Experience with build and deployment systems (preferably UE build tools).
6. Operating System administration experience.
7. Network/Service programming expertise.
   Passion about Strategy and Management video games!
   
   

• First up, we have Breakfast Days. That's right, we kick off every Team Week by coming together over a steaming hot cup of coffee and some delicious breakfast treats.
• Then there's Whatever Wednesdays! Hump day is no match for us because we know how to have a good time. From playing games to enjoying some tasty snacks, we always find a way to have fun together. It's the perfect mid-week pick-me-up!
• Feeling the need to get fit and healthy? Join us for Fitness Thursdays! We bring in a professional fitness trainer to help us get our blood pumping and our bodies moving. Who said exercise couldn't be fun?
• We’ve got Flexible Fridays. If you've completed your 40-hour week, you can choose to work less or even take the day off! You read that right!! We trust our team to manage their time effectively and know when they need to take a break.
• Ride to work with a monthly (RMV) transportation ticket.

We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we're committed to creating a fun and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Join us for a workplace that values both hard work and having fun!