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Crytek
3mo ago

Technical Director(m/w/x)

Frankfurt am Main
Full-timeOn-siteManagement

Description

As a Technical Director, you will lead the technical vision and strategy for Hunt: Showdown, collaborating with key directors to ensure the project aligns with creative and business goals while building a high-performing engineering team.

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Requirements

  • Experience shipping at least one AAA game in a technical leadership role
  • Deep knowledge of C++ and systems programming
  • Deep understanding of NPC AI creation
  • BSc in Engineering or similar
  • Expertise in game architecture, tools/pipeline design, cloud services, and live systems
  • Proven leadership experience managing senior engineers
  • Excellent communication skills and strategic decision-making
  • Passion for building great games and delivering stable live services
  • Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt
  • Experience with CRYENGINE
  • Knowledge of JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree

Work Experience

approx. 4 - 6 years

Tasks

  • Drive the technical vision and strategy
  • Ensure the technical stack is scalable, secure, and maintainable
  • Own the technical vision and architecture of the project
  • Represent the technical domain in the Core Leadership Team
  • Contribute to cross-discipline decision-making and long-term planning
  • Collaborate with Game, Development, and Product Directors
  • Shape and refine production processes and milestone plans
  • Foster partnerships across Crytek teams for technical alignment
  • Act as a bridge between the game service team and the engine team
  • Build and lead a high-performing engineering team
  • Define clear technical roles and growth paths within the team
  • Hire, mentor, and retain top engineering talent
  • Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning
  • Communicate project needs aligned with engine capabilities
  • Provide feedback for CryEngine evolution
  • Support knowledge-sharing across Crytek projects
  • Build systems for frequent live updates and content delivery
  • Collaborate with operations and backend teams for technical uptime
  • Drive continuous improvement of the live game’s technical health

Tools & Technologies

C++CRYENGINEJavaScript

Languages

EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Additional Allowances

  • Relocation budget

Other Benefits

  • Full coverage of flights
  • Extensive visa assistance

Workation & Sabbatical

  • Company apartment for 3 months

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Free public transport pass

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Gym membership

Modern Office

  • State-of-the-art office

Learning & Development

  • German language courses

Team Events

  • Company events
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