Studio Technical Director

Overview

As Technical Director for Sumo Lab42, you will shape the studio’s engineering direction and oversee delivery across cross‑platform game projects. You’ll partner with studio leadership and discipline directors to set standards, drive technical strategy, and align practices across studios. You’ll translate client needs into scalable engineering plans while mentoring Lead Programmers and building a high‑performing team. This role blends hands‑on leadership with strategic stewardship to advance Lab42’s reputation for quality and innovation. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values fun, flexibility, and cutting‑edge technology to push the future of our games.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible benefits package
• salary sacrifice pension
• private healthcare
• regular learning and development days
• annual gaming subscription
• sabbaticals after 10 years

Responsibilities

• Set engineering vision, strategy and standards across the studio
• Lead and develop the code team, aligning performance and engagement
• Oversee engineering delivery on multiple projects and ensure quality
• Mentor and coach Lead Programmers; manage recruitment strategy for the code team
• Collaborate with Technical Directors across Sumo studios to align practices and AI adoption
• Communicate technical vision, status and risk to senior management and stakeholders
• Provide hands‑on technical support when needed
• Drive adoption of AI technologies across the studio and beyond engineering

Key requirements

• Expert knowledge of C++ and C#
• Extensive experience with Unreal, Unity and bespoke engines
• Proven commercial leadership in gaming (Technical Director or Senior/Lead on a major title)
• Ability to communicate engineering vision and risk to senior and client audiences
• Experience delivering games for console, PC and mobile
• Consultative approach to influence and deliver studio‑wide projects
• Strong people leadership and ability to manage Lead Programmers
• Broad understanding of software development practices including client/server tech and emerging hardware

• communication
• leadership
• stakeholder management
• C++
• C#
• Unreal Engine

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