Founding Technical Director / Unreal Engine Lead — Only Good Games

**Responsibilities**

Act as the founding technical lead for a new independent studio.

Own Unreal Engine 5 architecture and technical direction from prototype through production.

Build and evolve core gameplay systems (C++ first, Blueprint where appropriate), with a focus on systemic stealth, traversal, and authored encounters.

Work closely with creative leadership on a dark, cinematic sci-fi AA action-adventure, helping translate narrative and art direction into robust, scalable gameplay systems.

Establish best practices for performance, tooling, pipelines, and code quality suitable for a small, senior team.

Make pragmatic technical decisions that prioritise clarity, maintainability, and player experience over unnecessary complexity.

Hire and mentor early engineers as the studio scales.

**Qualifications**

Deep, hands-on Unreal Engine 5 experience with a strong C++ focus.

Shipped commercial titles or equivalent senior-level engine experience.

Strong understanding of gameplay architecture, systems design, and performance in real production environments.

Comfortable owning technical decisions end-to-end in an early-stage studio.

Experience working in small teams or startups strongly preferred.

Clear communicator who enjoys collaborating closely with design and art on a narrative-driven project.

**How to Apply**

Please DM with a brief introduction, your Unreal Engine background, and links to any shipped work, GitHub, or portfolio. This is an early, well-funded studio opportunity working on a dark, cinematic sci-fi action-adventure with a strong stealth focus. Initial engagement can be contract-based, with a clear path to a long-term leadership role for the right person.