Technical Director (Game Development)

TL;DR

Technical Director (Game Development): Oversee and lead engine and gameplay programming teams for a video game project with an accent on technical vision, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and team leadership. Focus on defining standards, managing multiple programming disciplines, and ensuring scalable, efficient technology development.

Location: Applicants must be authorized to work in Germany/E.U.

Company

hirify.global is a product company specializing in game development.

What you will do

• Define the technical vision and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to meet gameplay, engine, tools, and platform goals.
• Manage and mentor programming staff across gameplay, engine, graphics, AI, UI, networking, animation, technical art, and audio.
• Support art and gameplay features by creating sustainable workflows.
• Establish engineering tasks and schedules with production and other leads.
• Ensure coding standards and efficient coding practices.
• Evaluate third-party technologies and author documentation and best practices.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in Germany/E.U.
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Excellent C++ programming and systems design skills.
• Experience with C# and/or Qt is a plus.
• Advanced experience in core engine development, networking, gameplay, and tool development.
• Track record as Lead Developer or Lead Programmer on shipped games.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team management skills.