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<p>We’re looking for a Tech Lead who gets what shipping games <strong><em>actually</em></strong> takes. This is not a role for someone who over-engineers, gets stuck in theory, or slows things down waiting for perfection. We want someone hands-on, pragmatic, and decisive!<br><br>You should be comfortable making clear calls under pressure, keeping momentum when things get messy, and focusing on “good and shippable” over perfect.<br><br>You’ll lead a small team of Engineers while acting as the key technical voice across Production, Technical Leadership, and external co-development partners.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>-Lead and mentor a small engineering team</p><p>-Drive technical direction across gameplay systems, networking, optimisation, and architecture</p><p>-Own debugging standards, code quality, and build stability</p><p>-Work closely with Production to manage risks, priorities, and delivery</p><p>-Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ship high-quality multiplayer experiences</p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><p>-5+ years’ games industry experience</p><p>-Shipped at least one UE4/UE5 multiplayer title</p><p>-Strong C++, Unreal Engine, networking, and optimisation knowledge</p><p>-Experience leading Engineers on a project</p><p>-Excellent communication and problem-solving skills</p><p>-Pragmatic mindset with a focus on quality and delivery</p><p>If you’re passionate about multiplayer games, technical leadership, and building great experiences with talented teams, we’d love to hear from you!</p>