Engineering Manager Gameplay Systems (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager Gameplay Systems (Gamedev): Driving engineering innovation and empowering a team in Stockholm to build the platform for diverse Minecraft gaming experiences with an accent on technical direction, architecture, and delivery of core gameplay systems. Focus on leading hands-on engineering, coaching engineers, and optimizing team processes.

Location: This is a full-time role based in Stockholm with a hybrid remote working model that requires you to be onsite every week.

Company

hirify.global Studios, a Microsoft-owned game developer, is best known as the creators of Minecraft, and are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.

What you will do

• Take an active role in the tech strategy for the work that your team is delivering.
• Lead by example in hands-on engineering: design, architect, implement, validate, and deliver high-quality features and systems.
• Coach a team of engineers to design elegant solutions which result in simple, extensible, and maintainable code.
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering technical growth and great engineering practices.
• Partner closely with the team’s Product Manager and stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and plans.
• Recruit, coach, and retain top engineering talent, ensuring the right skill set and attitude.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a technical leader or engineering manager, with a track record of hands-on software development and architectural ownership.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development, with expertise in modern C++ (preferably on game platforms or client applications).
• Enjoy leading and developing people and are passionate about growing in this space.
• Proficient in designing, programming, and debugging with the ability to lead others to do these at quality through solid engineering practices.
• Strong background in agile development environments and the engineering practices which make this work.
• Experience working in diverse, collaborative teams and representing technical perspectives in cross-functional discussions.

Culture & Benefits

• Positive and inclusive team culture is championed.
• Excellent teamwork skills and an eagerness to reach goals in a collaborative manner.
• Diverse and collaborative teams.
• hirify.global Studios is part of Xbox Game Studios, which creates unique opportunities to grow and develop.