Job description:

Reporting to the Game Director, the Technical Director will leverage technology to create and deliver the title in expected scope, quality and time.

Your responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Programming, Production, Design, QA, Art and Animation teams, setting up efficient cross-discipline workflows, and communicating technical concepts and trade-offs between disciplines.
• Serve as a UE5 expert, contributing clean, maintainable C++ code for rendering, core tech, gameplay mechanics, UI, networking and tools as needed.
• Identify and solve complex technical problems, including debugging, profiling and optimizing for performance across current and next-gen platforms (PC/Consoles).
• Ensure that the game is being built with the right methodology and best coding practices, tech briefs, code reviews and keeping in mind long-term quality and potential future code reuse.
• Propose and develop the best tools and development processes to secure the team’s efficiency.
• Make sure that elements like debugging, optimization and TRCs are part of the development process to guarantee a smooth finish.
• Help out with recruitment, on-boarding, development and professional training of the team.
• Take the role of the coach: inspire, motivate rather than direct.
• Propose solutions to improve the development of the projects in the studio.
• Identify project risks and the contingency plans to put in place with the team.

Job requirements:

• At least 10 years of game development experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership position (Lead Programmer, Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, Technical Director) in PC or console AA/AAA games.
• Proven track record of having shipped multiple commercial AA/AAA titles, with at least one utilizing Unreal Engine.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, including strong proficiency in C++/C# and Blueprints scripting.
• Good understanding of modern game engine architecture, systems design, 3D math, physics, networking and rendering pipelines.
• Demonstrated excellence in leader roles, with ability to motivate, influence, and inspire at all levels.
• Ability to articulate a strong vision of technology as a means to customer value.

What we offer:

• Health and Wellness
  • psychological support/care
  • private medical package
  • free weekly yoga in the office
  • Multisport
• Development
  • team training budget
  • in-office library
  • English/Polish classes
• Our office
  • near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations
  • dog-friendly
  • in-house gym
  • no dress code
  • car and bike parking
  • chill zone
  • video, board and arcade games
• Working conditions
  • flexible working hours
  • hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year)
  • 20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave
  • international working environment
• Fair compensation
  • attractive bonus system – annual bonus, motivation programme
  • transparent salary brackets
• Events and more
  • attendance in game dev events
  • relocation budget for candidates from abroad
  • referral program
  • annual company events
  • merch/swag
  • preferential loans

Location & working model:

Office: Warszawa (near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations).

Hybrid model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote plus additional remote days per year. The application form states: "This role requires working from our Warsaw office on a hybrid model - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote and an additional 24 days remote. Unfortunately it's not negotiable."

Application process & form details:

Candidates apply via the online form on the company's careers page. The application form requests:

• Full name and email address
• Upload CV/resume (PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, PNG up to 50MB)
• Optional cover letter (upload or write instead)
• Portfolio link or file upload
• Confirmation ability to work in Warsaw hybrid model (Yes/No)
• Financial expectations (Contract type/Currency/Net or Gross/Monthly or Yearly amount)
• Availability/notice period
• Where the candidate saw the job (multiple options provided)
• Legal agreements/consents regarding personal data use in the recruitment process (including option for future recruitments)