Hybrid Technical Director

at Avalanche Studios Group

• Job title: Technical Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Unreal Engine
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Stockholm, Sweden

About the role

• Technical Director overseeing project’s technical vision transitioning from prototype to production. Leading engineering efforts and ensuring technical architecture for game development.

Responsibilities

• Build the Foundation: Transform a successful prototype into a stable, production-ready system, ensuring the technical foundation is scalable for full-scale development.
• Lead the Transition: Guide the engineering team through the shift from experimentation to pre-production, balancing rapid iteration with long-term code health.
• Unreal Engine Stewardship: Set the standard for Unreal Engine development on the project, overseeing everything from core systems to performance optimization and multiplayer stability.
• Strategic Roadmap: Own the technical roadmap, aligning engineering milestones with creative goals and go-to-market timelines.
• Mentor & Grow: Lead and support a dedicated team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving.
• Cross-Discipline Partnership: Work closely with Art, Design, and Production Directors to ensure technical feasibility and high-performance execution of the game’s creative pillars.

Requirements

• You have a proven track record of taking projects through the full lifecycle, from early concept/pre-production to a successful global launch.
• Extensive experience in Unreal Engine development is a must, specifically regarding how to structure large-scale projects for performance and maintainability.
• You have shipped at least one major title in Unreal Engine, ultimately we are seeking someone with multiplayer experience.
• While you appreciate experimentation, you thrive on bringing order to chaos. You know when to "hack" a prototype and when to "build" a system.
• You are a strong communicator who can mentor senior engineers while clearly explaining technical risks and opportunities to non-technical stakeholders.
• You possess broad technical skills across the game stack and aren't afraid to dive into the code to solve complex architectural challenges.

Benefits

• Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.
• Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max.
• Our values
• At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
• To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
• At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.