Technical Director - New Games

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

Lead the technical direction for a brand-new puzzle game studio, partnering with the General Manager to recruit and onboard an engineering team. Establish the technical foundations from prototype through global launch, including core systems like a switcher engine and level editor. Define engineering ways of working, set the long-term technical strategy for scalability, collaborate with product leadership on roadmaps, and remain hands-on with coding as needed while monitoring product health and quality.

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Technical Director - New Games

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Job Summary

Lead the technical direction for a brand-new puzzle game studio, partnering with the General Manager to recruit and onboard an engineering team. Establish the technical foundations from prototype through global launch, including core systems like a switcher engine and level editor. Define engineering ways of working, set the long-term technical strategy for scalability, collaborate with product leadership on roadmaps, and remain hands-on with coding as needed while monitoring product health and quality.
Location: Lisbon, Paris, Istanbul
Workplace: Onsite
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 to worldwide launch, including the switcher engine and level editor.
  • •Develop and implement engineering ways of working, including technical practices, team rituals, and collaboration processes.
  • •Define and execute the long-term technical strategy for studio scalability, aligned with overall product and studio strategy.
  • •Work with product leadership on roadmaps and rollouts, engage in hands-on coding when needed, and monitor product health to improve quality and address issues.

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, including both new and live game development.
  • •Experience creating, growing, and leading engineering teams.
  • •Experience with backend development or client-server interactions.
Experience:Mobile gamesCasual gamesLive game developmentNew game development
Skills:Communication skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipCreativityTeamwork
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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