Engineering Manager, Gameplay (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager, Gameplay (Gamedev): Leading a gameplay engineering team focused on delivering cutting-edge systems in animation, locomotion, and camera for The Witcher 4 with an accent on collaborating with designers, animators, and QA. Focus on developing and maintaining core gameplay features and optimizing/debugging gameplay systems to ensure a top-quality gameplay experience.

Location: In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.

Salary: 39 800 – 54 670 PLN gross monthly.

Company

hirify.global is creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which 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 (designers, animators, 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 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.
• Strong working proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings.
• Private medical healthcare with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses are available for each employee.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code.