Technical Director

Job Description

Lead the technical vision and architecture at Torn Banner Studios, aligning with the creative direction. Ensure the technical quality of our games in areas like performance, scalability, and stability. Supervise the technical leadership team, providing support through regular check-ins, career guidance, and goal alignment. Make key technical decisions, balancing immediate delivery needs with long-term sustainability and tech debt management. Oversee the evolution of core systems, tools, and Unreal Engine tech. Partner with production to mitigate technical risks. Enforce coding standards and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

1. Strong understanding of game feel, especially for competitive multiplayer games. 2. Minimum of 8 years of programming experience in the video game industry, with senior technical leadership experience. 3. At least 1 shipped title in a leadership role. 4. Deep experience in architecting complex systems for PC and console games. 5. Demonstrated ability to make high-impact technical decisions. 6. Strong leadership and communication skills. 7. Professional experience with Unreal Engine (UE4 / UE5). 8. Expert-level proficiency in C++. 9. Expertise in online/backend, system architecture, performance optimization, or technical debt. 10. Experience building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Benefits

- 6.5 weeks paid vacation. - Eligible for Employee Stock Options Plan. - Flexible schedule and work location (remote, hybrid, or on-site). - Healthcare & benefits plan for you and your family. - 100% parental leave top-up for 16 weeks (Canadian employees).