Technical Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Director (Gamedev): Overseeing technical strategy, architecture, and team leadership for large-scale multiplayer titles with an accent on Unreal Engine 5 integration, high-concurrency systems, and live-service infrastructure. Focus on mentoring engineering leads, establishing rigorous performance benchmarks, and aligning complex technical roadmaps with production requirements.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to New Westminster, BC (Hybrid, 3 days/week in-office)

Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 CAD per year

Company

An independent game studio and publisher behind hit titles like Squad and Starship Troopers: Extermination, currently scaling its operations and multiplayer development capabilities.

What you will do

• Define and communicate the overall technical vision and strategy for large-scale projects.
• Architect core systems in Unreal Engine 5 including networking, rendering, and tools.
• Lead, mentor, and align lead programmers and senior engineering staff.
• Partner with Production to prioritize work, mitigate risks, and ensure milestone delivery.
• Establish coding standards, performance benchmarks, and documentation practices.
• Oversee integration of backend technologies and multiplayer infrastructure for live services.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience launching and operating live service games.
• Deep expertise in C++ and Blueprint integration within large-scale production.
• Proven architectural experience with high-concurrency multiplayer systems and microservices.
• Demonstrated success in strategic leadership and mentoring senior engineering teams.
• Strong ability to partner with cross-disciplinary leadership to manage scope and technical risk.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and external service provider integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and retirement savings plan.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plus wellness accounts.
• 3 weeks paid vacation plus 2 weeks of paid studio shutdown during December.
• Hybrid work environment supporting collaboration and flexibility.