Associate Technical Director - Relocation to Melbourne

Who are we? Tripledot Studios is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world. We are a multi-award-winning organisation, with a global 2,500+ strong team across 12 studios. Our expanded portfolio includes some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, collectively reaching top chart positions around the world and engaging over 25 million daily active users. Tripledot’s guiding principle is that when people love what they do, what they do will be loved by others. We’re building a company we’re proud of. One filled with driven, incredibly smart and detail-orientated people, who LOVE making games. Our ambition is to be the most successful games company in the world, and we’re just getting started. The role is working within our studio Ludios: Ludios — from Ludus (Latin for "play" or "game") and -ios ("the people of") — means The Game People. We’re an independent game studio backed by the Tripledot Group, led by Eyal, one of Tripledot’s original founders. At Ludios, we bring together the spirit of a new studio with the legacy and expertise of a global mobile games powerhouse. We develop our own original titles, including Hexago and Marble Match, and we’re currently working on exciting new projects — including games built in collaboration with well-known IPs. If you're passionate about crafting fun, high-quality experiences for millions of players around the world, join us at Ludios. Key Responsibilities: Define and own the technical architecture and roadmap of the game. Lead engineering efforts across gameplay systems, networking, backend, and tools. Oversee backend and server orchestration (matchmaking, scaling, cloud/hybrid infra). Drive performance optimization across a wide range of mobile devices. Ensure smooth Unity–native code integration and effective OS-level interfacing. Setup CI/CD pipelines & engineering best practices, maintain technical excellence. Mentor and guide engineers, providing leadership on complex problem-solving. Collaborate closely with design, art, and production to deliver a polished competitive experience. Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: 10+ years of professional experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped multiplayer titles (PC, console, or mobile). Strong experience in Unity/Unreal with deep understanding of engine loops Proven ability to work with native code (C++, Java, Objective-C/Swift) and interface with OS-level systems. Deep knowledge of networking, backend systems, matchmaking, and server orchestration. Track record of optimizing games for mobile hardware (low to high spec). Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills. Working at Tripledot: Hybrid Working 20 days fully remote working: Work from anywhere in the world, or use the time to cover mandatory office days to WFH, 20 days of the year. Superannuation: Company paid superannuation plan Continuous Professional Development: Propel your career with continuous opportunities for professional development. Private Medical Cover: monthly stipend to cover private medical cover which you can use to ensure your and your family's health is in good hands [in time as the team grows this will be changed to a Company paid health insurance plan at which time the monthly stipend will be removed]. Employee Assistance Program: Anytime you need it, tap into confidential, caring support with our Employee Assistance Program, always here to lend an ear and a helping hand. Family Forming Support: Receive vital support on your family forming/ fertility journey with our support program [subject to policy]