Technical Director
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOSLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
147800 - 343600 USD
Full Time
About the Company
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer, with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for more than 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE(co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.) . LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices. Follow us on Twitter @__lightspeed___ and Facebook@LightSpeedStudiosGames
Job Description
We are building a new AAA first-person shooter IP for a global audience. As Technical Director, you will own the technical vision, architecture, and execution strategy required to deliver a high-performance, scalable, and reliable player experience across PC and console.
Requirements
- Shipped at least one AAA PC or console title as Technical Director or Lead Engineer.
- Proven experience leading and evaluating global co-development teams.
- Demonstrated experience architecting large-scale systems, including third-party integrations.
- Experience defining and maintaining performance budgets, stability targets, and scalability goals.
- Broad technical foundation across gameplay systems, engine development, rendering, AI, networking, or cloud infrastructure.
- Deep expertise in at least one core technical domain.
- Proven ability to align cross-discipline leadership and drive execution through ambiguity.
- Player-focused mindset grounded in measurable quality outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunity to shape a new AAA IP from the ground up.
- High ownership and cross-disciplinary influence.
- Collaborative, high-talent global team.
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
- Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
- Vacation days.
- Holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
