At Rovio you will get to work with multiple groundbreaking IP’s including one of the most famous game IP’s in the world: Angry Birds! We craft joy with player-focused gaming experiences that last for decades. In order to do that, we know that people need to bring their own joy to what we do. That’s why we value work-life balance, say no to crunch culture, and welcome people from all walks of life to join the flock. Today, we are a proud team of 500+ caring and talented professionals representing over 50 different nations.
We trust our teams to work autonomously by providing them the right tools and level of responsibility. We believe in our teams to remain creative and to keep learning – as well as ensuring everyone has opportunities for personal growth.
We are looking for a passionate people leader and game developer to join our studio in a new Tech Manager role here in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a small and collaborative team and work as a part of the Stockholm studio developing one of the biggest games in Rovio’s portfolio, Angry Birds 2. As the game is steadily growing the fanbase, we are looking to add a new role to the team where you will both be contributing to the code on a daily basis but will also play a critical role in growing the Engineering Craft and managing a few developers in the studio.
You will be a critical addition to the team and help us maintain a big live game while adding new exciting features. We will provide you a chance to create a real impact by helping others grow and perform at their best as well as contributing to the live features. The work you and your team delivers will be highly visible to our players worldwide.
Our Studio is located in the centre of Stockholm and we operate in a hybrid more with a few days in the office. We can support with relocation if you are not already in Sweden.
Recruitment process:
First meeting: You will have a first chat with our TA partner. The aim is for us to know who you are, what your experience has been and what motivates you.
Hiring manager meeting: you will meet our Technical Director in the Studio to dive deeper into your skills and the role expectations.
Skills assessment: you will have a technical conversation with the engineers on the team to dive deeper into your programming and design skills and see how you might be able to coach other engineers.
Leadership interview: a deep dive into your leadership skills with our HR team.
Final round: You will be meeting other members of the game team and our aim is to get a clear overview of how you would fit with our working culture, your ambitions and where we can help each other develop and see how you will work in a larger team.
We cannot wait to talk to you! Please send your CV in English.
Rovio's Stockholm Studio is the studio behind the hugely popular Angry Birds 2, the bigger, badder and birdier sequel to the global phenomenon Angry Birds. The studio is dedicated to making the Angry Birds 2 game experience ever more exciting for players, developing continual improvements, as well as running world class live ops every day.
In addition to Angry Birds 2, Stockholm studio is actively developing new titles with the Angry Birds brand as well as new original IPs. Our approach is to focus on highly accessible yet innovative cores paired with Rovio's light-hearted aesthetic. At the same time, we still aim to deliver a deep meta that can keep players engaged for decades. Our development is driven by our players as we push to become masters of our genre. We use data to provide insights into our players' needs, and we always strive for improvement through continual iteration.
Our ambitious teams are full of passionate gamers who are eager to leave their mark.
We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name. At Rovio, we are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. If you have any questions before applying, please write to us at recruitment@rovio.com.
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