Principal Unreal Engine Architect / Tech Director

About the role

We are building a next-generation UE5 game with a strong focus on scalable architecture, advanced systems, and AI-driven gameplay.

We are looking for a Principal Unreal Engine Architect / Tech Director who will own the technical foundation of the project and help assemble and guide a senior engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Define and own UE5 project architecture
• Make core technical decisions (engine systems, performance budgets, pipelines)
• Design systems that scale (AI, gameplay, content, tooling)
• Establish coding standards, code review process, and technical guidelines
• Support and mentor senior engineers
• Work closely with gameplay, AI, and content teams
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early

Requirements

• 10+ years professional programming experience
• Strong Unreal Engine 4/5 C++ background
• Experience as Tech Director / Principal Engineer / Lead Architect
• Multiple shipped projects (PC / Console)
• Deep understanding of:
  • Engine architecture
  • Performance & optimization
  • Production pipelines
• Comfortable owning high-impact technical decisions

Nice to have

• Experience with AI gameplay systems
• Multiplayer-aware architecture (even if SP-focused)
• Experience building or scaling teams
• Teaching / mentoring background

How to apply

Please include:

• Short summary of your technical focus
• Your role in shipped projects
• Links to GitHub / demos / talks (if available)