Fishlabs are working with us to recruit a Technical Director to oversee the engineering efforts of one of their projects.
As Technical Director you will be responsible for building the technical vision and strategy for the project, assembling, and coaching your team, making sure they have a sound technical roadmap and vision, and establishing quality and performance standards.
You’ll interact with partners and other teams to leverage shared knowledge and technology, all with the goal of pushing the studio’s games to be the best they can technically be.
Fishlabs are well known for creating award-winning, chart-topping games that have been brought to life on millions of screens. At their core, they are a studio for gamers, by gamers, with a desire to develop premium games with deep and engaging experiences across platforms.
They are looking to continue building on their success with humble but talented and creative people who have a passion for making outstanding games and want to be at the forefront of gaming.
Your responsibilities…
Work closely with other directors to manage the engineering team
Contribute to scheduling and scoping of projects
Optimize technical setup and infrastructure to fit studio needs
Establish roadmaps, standards, guidelines, and best practices
Take the initiative and push teams to create the best possible technology
Identify and evaluate new technologies and products
Identify and mitigate technical risks
Lead, coach and mentor technical leads and team members
Provide career growth plans to their engineers and leads
Strive to improve studio technology and practices
Build your team of engineers and inspire them to take on ambitious goals and to innovate
Build relationships with external and internal partners
Drive cross-team and cross-studio knowledge sharing of best practices together with other Directors
Be the technical contact for studio partners
Provide hands-on advice and be prepared to jump in when needed
Oversee the quality and performance of their code
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
15 years of software development experience
7 or more years’ experience in a technical leadership position
1 or more AA - AAA shipped console/PC games
Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or comparable experience)
Extensive hands-on experience in C++ and at least one more programming language
Experience in multiple areas of game development (gameplay, AI, tools, engines, audio, etc.)
Experience developing, debugging, and optimizing for consoles and PC
Experience with technical infrastructure and tools (continuous integration, source control, etc.)
Mastery of good software engineering practices
Experience recruiting and growing teams
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, including fluency in English
Willing to relocate to the greater Hamburg, Germany area and be on-site weekly
Bonus points if you have experience with…
Unreal Engine
Working on multi-platform titles
Working with remote teams
Fishlabs is as passionate about their games as they are about their dev team. Your job comes with personal responsibility, freedom, and short decision-making routes. And importantly, you'll be joining a motivated, international team full of fellow gamers.
The studio is in a bright, modern office right in the middle of Hamburg. With a selection of benefits for all their staff, including discounted gym membership, fresh fruit, and a variety of free drinks, they prioritize a healthy work-life balance. They have been recognized as a family-friendly workplace, and for those coming from abroad, they offer relocation packages.
