Technical Director

IO Interactive is an independent video game development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Brighton and Istanbul. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.

As we work on these exciting projects, we need a Technical Director to assist us in the development of our state-of-the-art propriety game development engine, Glacier.

This is a permanent position based in one of our studios, with the option to work from home up to two days per week.

What you will do:

• Shape the game’s infrastructure, systems, and tools to deliver smooth online game play.
• Align technology strategies with the game’s design vision and production schedule to meet milestones efficiently.
• Guide and inspire technical team leads, helping to develop a strong and collaborative engineering culture.
• Conduct regular technical reviews to ensure high-quality, and maintainable code.
• Facilitate communication between art, design, and engineering teams to solve complex, cross-discipline challenges.

Who you are:

• Proven experience in a Technical Director or similar leadership role, ideally on AAA or online multiplayer games.
• Strong background in game systems, architecture, and online infrastructure.
• Experience mentoring and growing technical teams.
• A problem-solving mindset and ability to bridge the gap between art, design, and engineering.
• Passion for fantasy worlds and the games that bring them to life!

Who we are:

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.

We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.

Learn more about Project Fantasy.