Technical Director

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Technical Director will define a unified technological vision across game development, web development, marketing, data science, and live operations. They will lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, developers, and IT professionals. The role involves overseeing technical efforts across departments to ensure alignment and efficiency, as well as managing the technology budget and resources. The Technical Director will also represent the company at industry events. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record with at least one shipped title and experience managing diverse technical teams.
Must have:
  • Proven track record with shipped title on PC or console.
  • Experience in a senior technical leadership role.
  • Experience in programming languages and development frameworks.
  • Experience working in a live service business environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience in multiplayer, live-service, or sandbox game development.
  • Familiarity with game development.
  • Experience working in a data and KPI driven environment.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices.
Perks:
  • Free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system.
  • Company-sponsored training and language courses.
  • Company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom in Cologne.
  • Hybrid Work model
  • Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club.
  • Extra vacation days.
  • Free drinks and snacks in the office.
  • Team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties.

Job Details

Who we are

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross-platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with more than 350.000 daily players and over 2 million monthly visitors on our website. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Since 2020, Sandbox Interactive has been part of the Stillfront Group. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

Your Game

  • Define and implement a unified technological vision across game development, web development, marketing, data science, and live operations
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, developers, and IT professionals
  • Oversee and coordinate technical efforts across departments to ensure alignment, innovation, and efficiency
  • Manage the technology budget and resources, balancing cost-effectiveness with quality
  • Support and mentor department leaders, fostering collaboration and professional growth
  • Ensure robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure for both development and live game operations
  • Drive the adoption of DevOps practices to streamline development, deployment, and operations
  • Represent the company at industry events, building external relationships and showcasing technological leadership

Your Talent

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Proven track record of success, with at least one shipped title on PC or console platforms
  • Proven track record in a senior technical leadership role, with experience managing diverse technical teams across multiple domains
  • Experience in programming languages and development frameworks (e.g. C++, C#, Java)
  • Experience working in a live service business environment
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in multiplayer, live-service, or sandbox game development
  • Familiarity with game development
  • Experience working in a data and KPI driven environment
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices

Our Offer

  • BVG corporate ticket:
    • Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system
  • Personal Development:
    • Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
    • Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses
    • Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom in Cologne
  • Hybrid Work model:
    • Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely
  • Work-life Balance:
    • Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club for fitness and wellness
    • Extra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annually
  • Modern & Well-Equipped Office:
    • Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
    • Enjoy height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
  • Start-up perks:
    • Benefit from free drinks and snacks in the office
    • Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
  • Sustainable business:
    • Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path
  • Gaming-driven culture:
    • Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft
  • Global reach:
    • Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide

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Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

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