Technical Director: RuneScape Dragonwilds (Unreal Engine 5)

Dubizzle Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Cambridge is looking for a Technical Director for RuneScape: Dragonwilds. This role involves defining the technical vision and guiding a team in developing scalable game technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in shipping AAA titles, expertise in Unreal Engine, and a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams. This position offers flexible working options and a generous benefits package including private healthcare and enhanced family leave policies.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Minimum 6% Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• End-to-end experience shipping AAA titles, ideally including live-service games.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine and C++.
• Experience managing co-development or outsourcing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive the technical vision for RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Work closely with production to plan engineering delivery.

Skills

Extensive experience shipping AAA PC or console titles

Deep expertise with Unreal Engine

Strong background in MMORPGs

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Job description

A leading game development studio in Cambridge is looking for a Technical Director for RuneScape: Dragonwilds. This role involves defining the technical vision and guiding a team in developing scalable game technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in shipping AAA titles, expertise in Unreal Engine, and a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams. This position offers flexible working options and a generous benefits package including private healthcare and enhanced family leave policies.