Game Technical Director (Unreal Engine)

Magnus Games Studio Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier game development studio in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Technical Director to define the technical direction of their ambitious Unreal Engine project. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Unreal Engine development, particularly in C++ and Blueprints, with a passion for games and the ability to foster teamwork and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity for real ownership and impactful decision-making in crafting a unique player experience, along with attractive company benefits including medical insurance and team bonding events.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Team Bonding Events

Pantry Snacks

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Unreal Engine, particularly in C++ and Blueprints.
• Comfortable collaborating across disciplines.
• Passionate about ownership and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the technical direction of Unreal Engine project.
• Write production-level Unreal C++ and Blueprint code.
• Make key architectural decisions balancing creativity and performance.
• Mentor other engineers and foster collaboration.

Skills

Unreal Engine (C++ + Blueprints)

Clear communicator

Builder mindset

Passion for games

Job description

We're a highly motivated team building an ambitious game in Unreal Engine. We’re looking for a Technical Director who doesn’t just “manage tech,” but cares deeply about the craft, loves solving hard problems, and wants real ownership over what they build.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to shape a game from the inside out, make impactful decisions, and see their ideas directly influence the final player experience.

What You’ll Do

• Define and evolve the technical direction of our Unreal Engine project.
• Make key architectural decisions that balance creativity, performance, and scope.
• Choose why and how Unreal features are used—not just because they exist.
• Write production Unreal C++ and Blueprint code alongside the team.
• Build core systems such as gameplay frameworks, AI, world systems, tools, and multiplayer.
• Debug complex issues and enjoy the satisfaction of solving them.
• Create systems and tools that let designers and artists move fast.
• Work closely with non-programmers to turn ideas into playable reality.
• Help the team say “yes” to cool ideas by making them technically possible.
• Set a high bar for code quality, clarity, and maintainability.
• Mentor other engineers through collaboration—not hierarchy.
• Encourage experimentation while keeping the project grounded.
• Care deeply about performance, memory, and frame-time.
• Optimize only when it matters, and know when “good enough” is good enough.
• Keep builds stable so the team can focus on making the game fun.
• Reduce technical debt without killing momentum.
• Anticipate future needs while staying realistic about scope.
• Help the studio grow technically without losing its soul.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Unreal Engine (C++ + Blueprints).
• Someone who loves games, not just technology.
• Builder mindset: “How do we make this work?”
• Comfort wearing many hats in a team.
• Clear communicator who enjoys collaborating across disciplines.
• Passion for craft, ownership, and seeing a game through.

Why This Role Is Different

Your decisions directly shape the game, not just a subsystem.

No layers of management between you and the product.

Creative freedom with real responsibility.

A team that values taste, curiosity, and passion over buzzwords.

Company benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Team Bonding Events
• Pantry Snacks