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title: 'Technical Director at Avalanche Studios Group'
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# Technical Director at Avalanche Studios Group

- **Company:** Avalanche Studios Group
- **Location:** Stockholm, Sweden
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-04-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/avalanchestudios/ba587541-066a-48cf-96a5-c71fbfb341e1

## Job description

We are now seeking a Technical Director to take the reins of our new project’s technical vision, a project moving from the prototyping phase into pre-production. As the TD for this specific title, you will transition the project from a proven prototype into a scalable, high-performance production. You will be responsible for defining the technical architecture, establishing the long-term engineering roadmap, and ensuring the team has the robust tools and systems needed to bring this ground-breaking experience to market.

## What you'll do

- Build the Foundation: Transform a successful prototype into a stable, production-ready system, ensuring the technical foundation is scalable for full-scale development.
- Lead the Transition: Guide the engineering team through the shift from experimentation to pre-production, balancing rapid iteration with long-term code health.
- Unreal Engine Stewardship: Set the standard for Unreal Engine development on the project, overseeing everything from core systems to performance optimization and multiplayer stability.
- Strategic Roadmap: Own the technical roadmap, aligning engineering milestones with creative goals and go-to-market timelines.
- Mentor & Grow: Lead and support a dedicated team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving.
- Cross-Discipline Partnership: Work closely with Art, Design, and Production Directors to ensure technical feasibility and high-performance execution of the game’s creative pillars.

## Who you are

- You have a proven track record of taking projects through the full lifecycle, from early concept/pre-production to a successful global launch.
- Extensive experience in Unreal Engine development is a must, specifically regarding how to structure large-scale projects for performance and maintainability.
- You have shipped at least one major title in Unreal Engine, ultimately we are seeking someone with multiplayer experience.
- While you appreciate experimentation, you thrive on bringing order to chaos. You know when to "hack" a prototype and when to "build" a system.
- You are a strong communicator who can mentor senior engineers while clearly explaining technical risks and opportunities to non-technical stakeholders.
- You possess broad technical skills across the game stack and aren't afraid to dive into the code to solve complex architectural challenges.

Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.

The Stockholm location Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. Our hybrid model requires you to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to foster collaboration and creativity.

## Our values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to apply To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.

At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.

## About Avalanche Studios Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Avalanche Studios Group creates innovative, world-class open-world gaming experiences across multiple genres.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Nordisk Film)
- **Headquarters**: Stockholm, Sweden (with additional offices in Malmö and Södermalm)
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Not publicly named (originated from a small strike team of developers)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Computer Games / Interactive Entertainment
- **Target customers**: B2C (gamers on PC, consoles)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To create innovative open-world games and empower players to explore and experiment, while fostering a sustainable and inclusive workplace.

## Products & Services
- **Just Cause franchise**: Open-world action-adventure series featuring explosive gameplay and player agency.
- **Mad Max** & **Rage 2**: Open-world action games set in post-apocalyptic worlds.
- **theHunter: Call of the Wild** & **Call of the Wild: The Angler**: Best-in-class outdoor simulation games (hunting and fishing).
- **Generation Zero**: Co-op open-world survival game set in 1980s Sweden.
- **Second Extinction** & **Ravenbound**: Self-published titles (top-down shooter, open-world roguelite).
- **Apex Engine (Avalanche Open World Engine™)**: Proprietary technology enabling vast, dynamic open worlds and used across all games.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Total Funding**: EUR 10.3 million total funding (amount disclosed; valuation not publicly available)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $24M (latest), headcount of 381 as of last reporting (down 18.9% YoY)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Nordisk Film
- **Growth Signals**: 20+ year track record; recently expanded self-publishing; active hiring for 10+ open roles across disciplines

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Apex Engine**: Decades of investment in a custom open-world engine that delivers unique scale and emergent gameplay.
- **No-crunch culture**: Overtime is considered a failure and the exception, not the norm – a strong differentiator in game development.
- **Diverse portfolio**: Spans AAA action titles, simulation games, and indie-style self-published projects, reducing reliance on any single franchise.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue delivering innovative open-world games across owned IP and partnerships.
- Strengthen self-publishing and expand the live-service potential of titles like theHunter and Generation Zero.
- Invest in employee-driven knowledge sharing through “Crafts” (discipline-based groups) and maintain a sustainable, inclusive work environment.

## Why Work Here
- **Work-life balance**: Explicit no-crunch policy; massages, meditation, sports (yoga, soccer, basketball) offered during work hours.
- **Culture**: Weekly surveys, one-on-ones with producers, transparent goals, and inclusive environment regardless of background.
- **Career development**: Clear career paths, Crafts for cross-project mentorship, workshops, lunch & learns, and GDC attendance.
- **Hybrid/Office**: Offices in Stockholm and Malmö; hybrid work model indicated in job postings.
- **Perks**: Fresh fruit, hot/cold drinks, fika, after-works, pumpkin carving contests, board game nights.

## Sources
1. [avalanchestudios.com/careers](https://avalanchestudios.com/careers)
2. [avalanchestudios.com/about](https://avalanchestudios.com/about)
3. [linkedin.com/company/avalanchestudiosgroup](https://linkedin.com/company/avalanchestudiosgroup)
4. [jobs.lever.co/avalanchestudios](https://jobs.lever.co/avalanchestudios)
5. [avalanchestudios.com/life-at-avalanche](https://avalanchestudios.com/life-at-avalanche)

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