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# Lead Engineer / Technical Director

- **Company:** Side (formerly Ptw)
- **Location:** Bilbao, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Animation, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Profiling, Software Quality, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Backend, Unreal Engine, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e5777309ed9ef4c1225c6a94e44c4aea3

## About the Role

This is a role for an experienced engineer who is equally comfortable leading a project team in a hands-on manner, leading by example, mentoring developers, and building strong cross-discipline relationships. You'll play a key role in shaping technical solutions for our clients while helping grow and strengthen the engineering practice within Side.

If you're an Unreal expert who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys balancing technical leadership with people leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Only resumes submitted in English will be considered., We are looking for someone with a background as a Lead Engineer or Technical Director, with professional experience in engineering roles in games or related tech fields.

 * Shipped at least two titles on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR with Unreal Engine.
 * Experience in one or more areas such as gameplay, AI, tools, systems, engine, animation tech, backend services, cloud, or DevOps
 * Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or equivalent languages
 * Hands-on Unreal Engine expert, with solid experience in Unity and proprietary engines
 * Familiarity with source control, debugging tools, performance profiling, and agile workflows

## Description

We're looking for a Lead Engineer / Technical Director to help drive both project success and engineering excellence across our co-development engagements. This role is to start work as the Lead on one of our live projects, maturing into a department leadership role in the future., whilst still maintaining project activity., Lead engineering efforts across active co-development projects.

 * Partner closely with production, design, art, QA, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences.

 * Provide technical direction, identify risks early, and drive pragmatic solutions throughout development.

 * Communicate technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

 * Support estimation, planning, and execution throughout the project lifecycle.

 * Contribute hands-on to development when needed, particularly within Unreal Engine.

 * Architect and review gameplay systems, tools, integrations, and performance-critical features.

 * Guide teams through debugging, profiling, optimization, and technical problem-solving.

 * Support projects across multiple engines and technologies where required.
 * Ensure code quality, maintainability, scalability, and performance standards are consistently met.


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