Unreal Engine Technical Director — Lead Production & Architecture

Avalanche Studios; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 757,411 - 973,815; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Stockholm is looking for a Technical Director to lead their new project's technical vision from prototyping to pre-production. The role involves defining technical architecture, mentoring engineers, and overseeing Unreal Engine standards. Candidates must have a proven track record of project lifecycle management and substantial experience in Unreal Engine development, especially in large-scale projects. The studio embraces diversity and encourages all applicants to apply, regardless of how closely they meet the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of project management from pre-production to launch.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine is required.
• Previous shipping of a major title in Unreal Engine with multiplayer experience.

Responsibilities

• Transform prototype into stable production-ready system.
• Guide engineering team through pre-production transition.
• Set standards for Unreal Engine development.
• Own technical roadmap aligning milestones with creative goals.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of collaboration.

Skills

Unreal Engine development

Project lifecycle management

Team leadership

Code maintainability

Communication skills

Job description

A leading game development studio in Stockholm is looking for a Technical Director to lead their new project's technical vision from prototyping to pre-production. The role involves defining technical architecture, mentoring engineers, and overseeing Unreal Engine standards. Candidates must have a proven track record of project lifecycle management and substantial experience in Unreal Engine development, especially in large-scale projects. The studio embraces diversity and encourages all applicants to apply, regardless of how closely they meet the qualifications.