Platform Development Manager

IO Interactive; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 817,610 - 1,069,182; Full time

Job summary

IO Interactive is looking for a Platform Development Manager to join our Backbone team in Malmö, Sweden. You will lead a cross-disciplinary team, driving the development of our proprietary game engine, Glacier, while working on exciting projects like Project 007 and Project Fantasy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in game development, with the ability to manage engineering teams and ensure architectural integrity while fostering collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing engineering teams and delivering complex technical systems.
• Deep knowledge in game engine architecture and platform development.
• Skilled in leading cross-disciplinary teams and driving technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a high-performing cross-disciplinary team.
• Drive delivery of scalable, high-quality platform features.
• Shape and execute the technical vision for Glacier.

Skills

Leadership in game development

Game engine architecture

Agile development practices

Collaboration and communication

Performance optimization

Job description

IO Interactive is seeking a talented Platform Development Manager to join our team on our Backbone team. We are currently working on two exciting game projects: Project 007 and Project Fantasy. Project 007 is a brand-new James Bond video game featuring an entirely original Bond story, and Project Fantasy is an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre.

As we work on these exciting projects, we need a skilled professional to assist us in the development of our state-of-the-art propriety game development engine, Glacier.

What you will do:

• Lead and empower a high-performing cross-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence while supporting individual growth through coaching and development.
• Drive delivery of scalable, high-quality platform features, partnering with Producers and the Technical Director to execute against roadmap milestones, manage sprints and backlogs, and proactively remove risks and bottlenecks.
• Shape and execute the technical vision for Glacier, collaborating with the Technical Director and CTO on platform strategy including rendering advancements, platform ports, optimization initiatives, and adoption of innovative hardware capabilities.
• Ensure architectural integrity and long-term sustainability, aligning all solutions with Glacier principles, engine architecture, and performance, scalability, and usability goals.
• Act as a strategic connector across disciplines, working closely with producers, designers, artists, engineers, and leadership to ensure seamless communication, integration, and delivery of impactful features.

Who you are:

• An experienced leader in game development with a strong track record of managing engineering teams and delivering complex technical systems in production environments.
• Deeply knowledgeable in game engine architecture, platform development, and performance optimization, with hands‑on experience shipping titles across multiple platforms.
• A collaborative partner who thrives at the intersection of technology and production, aligning technical execution with creative and business goals.
• Skilled in agile development practices, sprint planning, and roadmap execution, with the ability to anticipate risks and drive solutions proactively.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to push platform capabilities forward.