Head of Technology (Game Division)

TL;DR

Head of Technology (Game Division): Provides strategic and technical leadership across a game division, defining technical vision, architecture, and overseeing pipeline implementation and AI strategy. Focus on nurturing technical talent, improving multi-studio collaboration, and ensuring strategic alignment across diverse gaming projects.

Location: Work at hirify.global Paris studio, close to the city center of Paris. Remote work is possible from France. Relocation support to France is available.

Company

hirify.global is one of the largest independent video game development companies, headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, specializing in full-cycle game development and art production.

What you will do

• Define and implement the division’s technical strategy, integrating emerging technologies like generative AI.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Studio Technical Directors for complex development challenges.
• Set technical vision and performance expectations for senior technical leaders, inspiring and mentoring them.
• Develop studio-specific training programs and foster knowledge sharing across studios.
• Represent the division in technical discussions with clients, platform holders, and industry vendors.
• Drive innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies and tools for game development.

Requirements

• Proven experience (10+ years) in senior technical leadership roles within the video game industry, with a strong focus on console game development.
• Strong background in game programming, systems architecture, or engine development with C++-based pipelines and real-time performance optimization.
• Expert-level understanding of game engines (Unreal, Unity), tools, and middleware.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site or cross-functional technical teams and solving complex development challenges.
• Strong knowledge of development methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, version control, and scalable production workflows.
• Experienced in mentoring senior-level engineers or technical directors, with a proven ability to nurture high-performing teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at hirify.global Paris studio, close to the city center of Paris.
• Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming.
• End-of-project celebrations, teambuilding outings, and studio bonding activities.
• Gaming corners with consoles and a common area.
• Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff.
• Career and international mobility opportunities with hirify.global Internal Mobility Program.