Technical Director, Gaming

Gaming Talent LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaming Talent LLC is seeking a Technical Director to set the technical vision and deliver for a portfolio of live gaming products in Austin, TX. You will lead multiple engineering teams, define standards, and partner with product and executive leadership to ensure reliable, scalable games.

You will own the technical strategy, drive architecture decisions, and mentor senior engineers, balancing velocity with quality and cost. This is a hands-on leadership role shaping live-service gaming at scale.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in games or live-service products.
• Strong background in scalable architectures and modern engineering practices.
• Proven ability to recruit, mentor and retain senior engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Own technical strategy, architecture and engineering standards for the portfolio.
• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams across the product lifecycle.
• Balance speed, quality and cost in delivery while achieving roadmaps.

Skills

Experience leading engineering teams

Scalable systems

Hiring and mentoring senior talent

Job description

Our fast growing global gaming client is seeking a new Technical Director. Lead the technical vision and delivery for a portfolio of live gaming products. Set engineering standards and architecture, guide multiple teams, and partner with product and executive leadership to deliver reliable, scalable games.

Responsibilities

• Own technical strategy, architecture and engineering best practices
• Lead and mentor engineering teams across the product lifecycle
• Balance speed, quality and cost in delivery
• Work with product, design and operations on roadmaps and priorities

Requirements

• Significant experience leading engineering teams in games or live-service products
• Strong grounding in scalable systems and modern engineering practice
• Proven ability to hire, develop and retain senior talent