Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd
Associate Technical Director
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Associate Technical Director
The Studio
We are a video game development studio with offices in:
- Guildford, UK
- Utrecht, Netherlands
Sitting within the heart of thriving communities of game developers and publishers, we focus on quality and excellence, and our players and partners are always at the front of everything we do.
Games are not just about gameplay. We believe in balancing every aspect players interact with: what they see, how they play, and how it makes them feel.
It couldn't be a more exciting time to join us on our new, unannounced game, where we are pushing both player experience and quality in creating this AAA experience.
The Role
As an Associate Technical Director, you’ll partner closely with our Technical Director to:
- Lead and shape the technical direction of our new project
- Oversee key technical aspects of game development
- Mentor and manage a team of engineers
- Ensure the game meets its technical goals
- Push technical boundaries where possible
You’ll work across all departments—art, design, production—and with external clients, bridging the gap between creative vision and technical execution.
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We’re looking for someone who excels in both hands-on work and leadership—a strong mentor who can develop talent and provide clear direction.
Responsibilities
As our Associate Technical Director, you’ll:
- Bridge creative and technical aspects, collaborating with art, design, and production
- Partner with department leads to establish and implement the game’s technical vision
- Provide pragmatic technical guidance while empowering your team to solve challenges independently
- Conduct code reviews and debugging, offering constructive feedback to maintain code quality and efficiency
- Mentor and manage engineers to ensure alignment with the game’s technical requirements
- Build a skilled, motivated team through recruitment and talent development
- Facilitate effective meetings and software/build reviews, fostering active feedback and innovation
- Support the Technical Director as required
Requirements
Key criteria for your CV:
- Proven leadership as an Associate Technical Director, Technical Lead, or Lead Engineer, having led at least one full AAA game project from start to finish
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and a solid grasp of core game engineering disciplines
- Track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with cross-discipline experience
- Deep passion for making great games and pushing technical boundaries
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Bonus attributes:
- Experience in developing large-scale, real-time, multiplayer games
Benefits
Here’s what you’ll benefit from:
- Flexible hybrid working model (3 days per week on-site)
- Holiday accrual scheme
- Access to international AAA game projects
- Cutting-edge hardware equipment
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Comprehensive private healthcare:
- Dental coverage
- Vision care inclusion
- Pension plan contribution
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellness support
- Regular team incentives and social events
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