Associate Technical Manager

Juego Studios; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee multiple game development projects. Responsibilities include managing Unity and Unreal developers, ensuring coding standards adherence, and driving innovation using emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in game development, with a strong background in leadership and project management. Competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in game development with at least 4 years in leadership/management.
• Delivered 10+ successful projects across mobile, PC, console, or VR/AR.
• Experience with multiplayer games and client-server systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Unity and Unreal developers.
• Oversee technical design, development, and delivery of multiple projects.
• Conduct in-depth code reviews and enforce architectural consistency.
• Drive innovation by adopting emerging tools and technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Unity (C#)

Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints)

Performance optimization

Debugging and profiling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Trello

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager / Associate Technical Manager to lead and oversee the technical execution of multiple game development projects. The role combines technical ownership, team leadership, and client collaboration, ensuring high-quality delivery, scalability, and innovation. You will guide architecture, mentor developers, validate estimations, and actively contribute to the organization’s growth by driving innovation, promoting reusability, and engaging in pre‑sales activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage Unity and Unreal developers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct technical training, code reviews, and onboarding programs to strengthen capabilities.
• Support senior engineers in developing leadership skills and ownership.

Project Oversight & Delivery

• Oversee technical design, development, and delivery of 4+ concurrent projects.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, architecture principles, and best practices.
• Validate project estimations, milestone sequencing, and change requests for accuracy and feasibility.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Code Quality & Architecture

• Conduct in-depth code reviews and enforce architectural consistency.
• Resolve high-level technical issues and make final trade-off decisions.

Innovation & Process Improvement

• Drive reusability by creating and integrating reusable modules, plugins, and frameworks.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging tools and technologies (including AI/ML) to enhance efficiency.
• Continuously improve workflows, documentation, and standards for scalability.

Client & Business Engagement

• Partner with business development for pre‑sales activities, providing estimations and solution inputs.
• Join client calls to clarify requirements, review estimates, and address technical concerns.
• Conduct technical demonstrations and evaluate test projects for potential conversion.

Strategic Contribution

• Shape technology roadmaps and support expansion into new service areas.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor practices, and gaming technology advancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in game development with at least 4 years in leadership/management.
• Delivered 10+ successful projects across mobile, PC, console, or VR/AR.
• Strong expertise in Unity (C#) and working knowledge of Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints).
• Experience with multiplayer games (turn-based & real-time), networking, and client‑server systems.
• Skilled in performance optimization, debugging, and profiling.
• Proficiency with version control (Git/Perforce) and project management tools (Jira, Trello).
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.