Technical Director - New Games

Voodoo
Paris, Istanbul, Lisbon
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Leadership","Innovation"]

Lead the creation of a new casual puzzle game studio from the ground up, partnering with the General Manager to recruit and onboard the technical team. Define the technical foundations from prototype through worldwide launch, including key systems like a switcher engine and level editor. Set long-term technical strategy, establish engineering ways of working, collaborate with product leadership on roadmaps, and stay hands-on with coding, quality, and live-operations readiness.

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Technical Director - New Games

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Job Summary

Lead the creation of a new casual puzzle game studio from the ground up, partnering with the General Manager to recruit and onboard the technical team. Define the technical foundations from prototype through worldwide launch, including key systems like a switcher engine and level editor. Set long-term technical strategy, establish engineering ways of working, collaborate with product leadership on roadmaps, and stay hands-on with coding, quality, and live-operations readiness.
Location: Paris, Istanbul, Lisbon
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Partner with the General Manager to structure, recruit, and onboard the technical team.
  • •Define and establish the technical foundations for a new puzzle game from prototype through worldwide launch (including switcher engine and level editor).
  • •Develop engineering ways of working, including technical practices, team rituals, and collaboration processes.
  • •Define and execute the studio’s long-term technical strategy, ensuring scalability and alignment with product and studio plans.
  • •Work with product leadership on roadmaps and rollouts, contribute hands-on coding as needed, and monitor product health to improve quality and resolve issues.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Relocation

Key Requirements

  • •3 years of experience as a Technical Director or Technical Lead on casual games.
  • •At least 5+ years of professional experience with Unity.
  • •Successful track record in top-tier mobile casual games across both new and live development.
  • •Experience creating, growing, and leading engineering teams.
  • •Comfort switching between management work and hands-on coding as needed.
Experience:Casual gamesMobile games
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipInnovation
Tech Stack:Unity

Company Brief

Voodoo
Develops and publishes hyper-casual mobile games and gaming platforms, focusing on viral, easy-to-play titles and data-driven optimization to reach global audiences across iOS and Android.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2013
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