tornbanner

Technical Director

Ontario, Canada · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementPerformance ManagementUnreal EngineLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Director to define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and execution of our games across multiple platforms.
Note: While this role can be carried out remotely, candidates are required to be current residents of Canada or willing to relocate to Ontario, Canada.

Own the technical quality of our games, including performance, scalability, stability, and maintainability.
Lead and support the technical leadership team, including Technical Leads, Principals, and Senior Engineers, through weekly check-ins, performance management, career development, and goal setting.
Partner with Production and Leadership to identify technical risks, define mitigation strategies, and ensure predictable delivery.
Own technical resourcing and team structure, ensuring the right expertise is applied to the highest-priority challenges.
Lead hiring, onboarding, and development of the programming department, building and retaining a high-performing team.
Balance creative excellence, technical requirements, team sustainability, and production goals to deliver high-quality game experiences.
Drive a culture of continuous feedback, accountability, and growth.
This role partners closely with Art, Design, Production, and Leadership to translate creative goals into high-performance technical solutions.
As the technical authority for the studio, you will own engineering standards, guide long-term technology strategy, and ensure our games are performant, stable, and built for ongoing evolution.

Deep experience architecting and delivering complex systems for PC and console games.
Demonstrated ability to make high-impact technical decisions and guide teams through complex technical challenges.
Professional experience with Unreal Engine ( UE4 / UE5 ).
Expert-level proficiency in C++.
Expertise in at least one of the following areas
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience working in small-to-mid-sized independent studios.

6.5 weeks paid vacation.
Eligible for Employee Stock Options Plan.
Healthcare & benefits plan, for you and your family.
100% parental leave top-up for 16 weeks, for Canadian employees.
Define and drive the overall technical vision and architecture of the studio, ensuring alignment with the studio's creative vision.
Flexible schedule and work location, with your choice of remote, hybrid, or on-site.

Torn Banner Studios is a Toronto, Canada-based independent game development studio founded in 2010.

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