Senior Technical Director: Game Engine & Tech Vision

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Dynamic work environment in EastLondon

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Director in East London to steer the technical direction of game projects and oversee engine development. You will lead engineers, collaborate with art and design, and drive high-performance, scalable software foundations for critically acclaimed titles.

The role requires a deep background in C++, engines like Unreal or Unity, and strong architecture skills, with a track record of leading teams to technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in game development
• 5+ years in technical leadership roles
• Strong C++ and engine experience
• Deep understanding of software architecture and performance optimization
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams effectively

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the technical vision and architecture for game projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Oversee development, optimization, and maintenance of the game engine and core systems.
• Collaborate with art, design, and production teams to ensure technical feasibility.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges for stability and performance.

Skills

C++

Game engines

Software architecture

Leadership

Performance optimization

Console development

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Proprietary engines

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Director in East London to steer the technical direction of game projects and oversee engine development. You will lead engineers, collaborate with art and design, and drive high-performance, scalable software foundations for critically acclaimed titles.

The role requires a deep background in C++, engines like Unreal or Unity, and strong architecture skills, with a track record of leading teams to technical excellence.