Remote Game Tech Director — Engine & Architecture Leader

Placements24

Free State

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Remote work stipend

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Technical Director to set the technical strategy for game projects and oversee engine development. You will guide engineering teams spread across geographies, ensuring performance, scalability, and stability while collaborating with creative leads to push innovative features.

The role requires deep engine expertise, a track record of delivering complex games, and the ability to lead remote teams in a distributed, international development environment.

Qualifications

15+ years in game development
5+ years in senior technical leadership roles
Strong expertise in C++, engine architecture and performance optimization

Responsibilities

Define and drive the overall technical direction and architecture for game projects.
Lead and mentor remote engineering teams, fostering innovation and excellence.
Oversee engine development, performance optimization, and platform integration.
Collaborate with creative leads to ensure technical feasibility of features.
Establish and enforce coding standards and processes across distributed teams.

Skills

15+ years of game dev experience

C++

Unreal Engine

Distributed teams leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

C++

Job description

The role requires deep engine expertise, a track record of delivering complex games, and the ability to lead remote teams in a distributed, international development environment.

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