Manager, Software Engineering (Game Development)

TL;DR

Manager, Software Engineering (Game Development): Leading and coaching a team of engineers to build and deliver new game features for VALORANT's esports experience with an accent on architectural ownership, reliability, and scalability of live game services. Focus on improving software engineering quality, efficiency, and cultivating a collaborative team culture.

Location: This role is based in the United States, with employment practices governed by California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington ordinances, and offers 401k benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a product company focused on creating player-first games and experiences, known for VALORANT.

What you will do

• Lead, grow, and coach team members to build talent.
• Take ownership of key components within VALORANT’s architecture, ensuring reliability, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
• Build, operate, and support live game services, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the product life cycle, including design, implementation, and delivery.
• Identify, recruit, interview, and hire software engineers to scale teams effectively.
• Cultivate your team's culture of collaboration, creativity, and passion for game making.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• 2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team (Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor).
• 2+ years professional experience building distributed systems at scale.
• 2+ years expertise with C++, Golang, or similar language(s).
• Experience working in the games industry.
• Familiarity working in an agile environment.

Nice to have

• Professional experience working with cloud computing and cloud technologies.
• Professional experience building large scale backend systems or game services.
• Professional experience building player- or user-facing frontend experiences (e.g., web, mobile, game).
• Experience working on competitive multiplayer games.
• Experience with Unreal Engine.
• Engagement in the esports scene.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on work/life balance, including an open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.
• Mission-driven approach to creating player-first experiences.
• Collaborative team environment empowering unique perspectives.