Engineering Manager (Game Development)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Game Development): Leading a gameplay engineering team to deliver cutting-edge systems in animation, locomotion, and camera for The Witcher 4, with an accent on technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on developing and optimizing core gameplay features and fostering team growth.

Location: Hybrid or full-time in-office in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation to Poland is required.

Company

hirify.global is focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs, aiming to go straight to the hearts of gamers.

What you will do

• Lead and support a gameplay engineering team.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and cross-functional departments.
• Foster growth within the development team and nurture technical talent.
• Develop and maintain core gameplay features (locomotion, animation, camera systems).
• Optimize and debug gameplay systems in collaboration with QA.
• Ensure alignment across teams to deliver cohesive experiences.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working in Unreal Engine, ideally on AA or AAA projects.
• Direct experience working on gameplay topics such as locomotion, combat, and camera systems.
• Proven experience leading a development team of around 7 members or similar scale.
• Credited on at least one shipped AA or AAA title in a lead or management role.
• Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine 5.
• Solid understanding of gameplay systems (e.g., motion matching, animation systems).
• Strong working proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive relocation package, including flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, pet and family relocation, and shipping belongings.
• Relocation assistance for legalization and tax settlements, plus Polish lessons for employees and spouses.
• Paid Leave: 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
• Private medical healthcare with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation (also for partner/relatives), life insurance, and annual cancer prevention screenings.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care, sports card access, and menstrual leave.
• RED Parents Network with childcare benefits and family-friendly events, plus RED Summer Camp for Kids.
• Welcome pack, trainings, lectures, courses, and access to the cafeteria platform for various benefits.
• Dog-friendly office, regular social events, and canteens with healthy selections.
• Truly international working environment, sustainability efforts, and onsite gym with a climbing wall, yoga, and boxing classes.