Platform Development Manager
IO Interactive is seeking a talented Platform Development Manager to join our team on our Backbone team. We are currently working on two exciting game projects: Project 007 and Project Fantasy. Project 007 is a brand-new James Bond video game featuring an entirely original Bond story, and Project Fantasy is an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre.
As we work on these exciting projects, we need a skilled professional to assist us in the development of our state-of-the-art propriety game development engine, Glacier.
What you will do:
Lead and empower a high-performing cross-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence while supporting individual growth through coaching and development.
Drive delivery of scalable, high-quality platform features, partnering with Producers and the Technical Director to execute against roadmap milestones, manage sprints and backlogs, and proactively remove risks and bottlenecks.
Shape and execute the technical vision for Glacier, collaborating with the Technical Director and CTO on platform strategy including rendering advancements, platform ports, optimization initiatives, and adoption of innovative hardware capabilities.
Ensure architectural integrity and long-term sustainability, aligning all solutions with Glacier principles, engine architecture, and performance, scalability, and usability goals.
Act as a strategic connector across disciplines, working closely with producers, designers, artists, engineers, and leadership to ensure seamless communication, integration, and delivery of impactful features.
Who you are:
An experienced leader in game development with a strong track record of managing engineering teams and delivering complex technical systems in production environments.
Deeply knowledgeable in game engine architecture, platform development, and performance optimization, with hands-on experience shipping titles across multiple platforms.
A collaborative partner who thrives at the intersection of technology and production, aligning technical execution with creative and business goals.
Skilled in agile development practices, sprint planning, and roadmap execution, with the ability to anticipate risks and drive solutions proactively.
Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to push platform capabilities forward.
Who we are:

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.
IOI is a studio that values in-person collaboration. Being together helps us focus our collective energy on our immediate goals. For us, being both in-office as well as connected across our studios helps us integrate our teams faster, strengthen relationships, and improve knowledge-sharing. We believe that the more time we spend together, the more quality and progress we achieve for our games and players.
We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.
We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.
- Department
- Programming
- Locations
- Malmö, Copenhagen, Barcelona
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Project
- Backbone
- Vacancy ID
- VAC1155
About IOI
IO Interactive is an independent video game development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Brighton and Istanbul. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.