Engineering Manager, Localization (Game Development)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager, Localization (Game Development): Leading and supporting a localization engineering team focused on delivering cutting-edge systems for dialogue authoring and content pipelines within Unreal Engine. Focus on nurturing technical talent, optimizing features, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional departments for top-quality dialogue experiences in AAA productions.

Location: Hybrid working from the Warsaw office. Relocation support to Poland is provided.

Company

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is hirify.global's mission, known for franchises like The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077.

What you will do

• Lead and support a Localization Tech 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 technical features and pipelines (Dialogue authoring, content pipelines and related Unreal Engine systems).
• Optimize and debug features and pipelines in collaboration with QA.
• Ensure alignment across teams (designers, writers, QA, etc.) 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 video game Dialogue authoring tools and pipelines.
• 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.
• Strong working proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Nice to have

• Experience with relational databases.
• Experience with gRPC.
• Experience in C# and .NET.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive relocation package including flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, and support for pet/family relocation and shipping belongings.
• Private medical healthcare with dental care, life insurance, and annual cancer screenings.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care, a sports card, and menstrual leave policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth through various trainings, lectures, and courses.
• Dog-friendly office, regular social events, and a truly international working environment.
• Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily assistant support, and yoga/boxing classes.