Technical Director - (New Game)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Technical Director - (New Game) in Portugal.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the engineering vision for a mobile-first, free-to-play live service game, combining hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight. The Technical Director will be responsible for defining the game’s architecture, ensuring code quality, and building scalable systems that support long-term live operations. You will mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team, foster a culture of ownership and collaboration, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Product, Design, Art, Data, and QA. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments and is passionate about shipping commercially successful games while maintaining technical excellence. The impact of this role will be felt across both the game and the studio’s broader technology strategy.

Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, autonomy, and excellence.
• Define and own the technical architecture and strategy, balancing immediate feature delivery with long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Champion engineering workflows that enable rapid iteration, reliable deployment, and smooth live service operations.
• Collaborate proactively across Product, Design, Art, Data, and QA to remove blockers and deliver innovative solutions.
• Establish and maintain best practices for code quality, mobile performance, observability, and documentation.
• Leverage shared technology platforms effectively while contributing feedback to improve studio-wide systems.
• Manage engineering resource allocation, balancing feature delivery, technical debt, and live operations sustainably.
• Represent engineering in leadership discussions, translating technical strategy to non-technical stakeholders and influencing decisions.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Director or equivalent, shipping and operating mobile free-to-play or live service games.
• Strong technical expertise in Unity and mobile game development, with experience in architectural decision-making and code review.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and align engineering with business goals.
• Deep understanding of free-to-play game mechanics, monetization, live operations, and data-driven iteration.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and a first-principles approach to technical challenges.
• Clear, direct communication style with the ability to build trust across distributed, remote-first teams.
• Self-directed, ownership mentality with the ability to drive initiatives forward while keeping stakeholders aligned.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based growth opportunities.
• Flexible, remote-first work environment.
• Opportunities to lead and grow with a highly experienced, cross-disciplinary team.
• Exposure to cutting-edge mobile game development and live service technologies.
• Inclusive and diverse studio culture, promoting personal and professional growth.
• Collaborative environment where engineering excellence directly impacts player experience.
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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