Our client is looking for one or two Technical Directors to help build and lead their new studio in Poland. This is a senior technical leadership role overseeing one or more projects, guiding lead engineers, and helping shape the engineering team from the ground up.
Responsibilities
Own technical direction for one or more projects and ensure code quality and architecture.
Lead and mentor engineering leads and seniors; provide regular, growth-focused feedback.
Stay hands-on with complex or critical systems (coding, reviews, debugging, prototyping).
Work with department leadership to scope projects and propose staffing plans.
Partner with production to keep teams on track with milestones and delivery.
Actively support recruitment: interview, assess and select engineers for the Polish studio.
Set and maintain technical standards and best practices for Unreal projects.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in game development, including several years in lead engineering roles.
Shipped at least one title in a leadership role (AAA preferred)
Strong C++ skills and solid understanding of game engine architecture.
Professional experience with Unreal Engine.
Background as a generalist or rendering/engine programmer.
Comfortable combining leadership with hands-on coding.
Proven experience collaborating with production on planning and delivery.
Experience interviewing and assessing engineers.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with distributed teams.
Nice to have
Co-development experience with external partners.
Experience with both Unreal Engine and a proprietary/in-house engine.
Track record of helping set up or grow studios/engineering teams.
WHAT THEY OFFER
Key role in building and shaping a new Polish studio and its engineering culture.
High impact on technical strategy, architecture, and hiring decisions.
Opportunity to work on substantial, high-quality projects in Unreal.
Competitive compensation package.
B2B contract
Hybrid work from the office in Warsaw
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The company is one of the world’s largest independent video game developers with 80+ shipped titles. They partner with the top companies in the gaming industry to co-develop and support AAA game creation at the highest level.