VOID Interactive is Hiring: Director of Engineering & Technology
VOID Interactive, the studio behind the global smash-hit FPS Ready or Not (with over 11 million copies sold), is seeking a visionary Director of Engineering & Technology. As we enter a new phase of expansion for our live titles and upcoming unannounced projects, we are looking for a senior technical leader to define our studio-wide tech roadmap and guide our engineering culture. This is a fully remote position that offers the opportunity to shape the technical future of a high-growth, high-performance studio. Role Overview As the Director of Engineering & Technology, you will serve as the primary technical authority for VOID Interactive. You will act as the bridge between high-level creative aspirations and robust engineering reality. Your role will involve mentoring Technical Directors, overseeing infrastructure and platform strategy, and ensuring that our projects maintain the industry-leading standards that our players expect. Whether you are driving architecture for new features or scaling backend systems for our live services, your impact will be felt across every title we produce. Job Summary : Director of Engineering & Technology Category Details Company VOID Interactive Role Director of Engineering & Technology Location Fully Remote Salary Range $90,000 – $150,000+ USD per year Employment Full-time (Ireland) / Contractor (International) Core Focus Tech Strategy, Unreal Engine, Live Ops, Leadership 💼 What You’ll Do Define and execute the studio’s technical roadmap across current and upcoming titles. Oversee architecture, tooling, and platform strategy to support scalable, high-performance gameplay. Mentor Technical Directors and engineering leads to maintain code quality, performance, and documentation standards. Shape engine and infrastructure decisions (Unreal preferred) to empower creativity and optimize performance. Build and scale backend systems, multiplayer, and live ops environments. Anticipate and mitigate technical risks while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 🧠 What They’re Looking For 10+ years in software/game development, including leadership in AAA or complex projects. Deep expertise in Unreal Engine, architecture, and multiplayer systems. Experience scaling backend infrastructure and live service pipelines. Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to translate creative vision into technical execution. A passion for player-first design, innovation, and mentorship. Comfortable working fully remote across global time zones. 🌎 Location & Employment Remote-first: open to candidates worldwide. Ireland-based hires: full-time employee. International hires: contractor basis (with market-based pay). Why Join VOID Interactive? Joining VOID Interactive means becoming part of a studio that values impact, innovation, and “player-first” design. We are a team that has already achieved massive commercial success and are now scaling our operations to reach even greater heights. You will have the autonomy to define the studio’s technical culture and the resources to execute your vision on a global stage. How to Apply If you are a seasoned engineering leader ready to scale our technology alongside our success, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application via the VOID Interactive Careers portal. Ensure your CV highlights your experience with Unreal Engine, multiplayer scaling, and your history of leading technical teams in a production environment. Given the complexity of multiplayer FPS development, what is your primary philosophy when choosing between scaling existing engine capabilities and developing custom, proprietary solutions for specific game requirements?