Engineering Manager, Gameplay
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Job Summary
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Engineering Manager to join the team working on The Witcher 4. In this role youll lead a gameplay engineering team focused on delivering cutting-edge systems in animation locomotion and camera. Youll collaborate closely with designers animators and QA to ensure top-quality gameplay experiences. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the next chapter of one of the most beloved RPG series in the world. Were looking for someone with strong technical expertise leadership experience and a deep passion for games.
Daily Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications :
- 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 communication and team leadership skills.
- Experience in risk management and team development.
- Strong working proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Values open constructive feedback and respectful dialogue.
- Brings their own perspective while remaining collaborative.
- Comfortable navigating challenges and problem-solving as a team.
Additional Information :
Working mode
- In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw Poland. Relocation is required.
Relocation Support
- Relocation package flight ticket company apartment for your first month relocating your pet and family shipping your belongings. Its all covered.
- Relocation assistance processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
- Polish lessons for foreign employees and for your spouse or partner too.
- Paid Leave from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year and paid sick leave.
Health & Well-Being
- Private medical healthcare a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
- Life insurance comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
- Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
- Psychological and psychiatrist care free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
- Sports card gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
- Menstrual leave employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network support for working parents including childcare benefits and family-friendly events.
- RED Summer Camp for Kids a fun summer program for children aged 512 majoritively paid by the company.
Perks & Professional Growth
- A welcome pack filled with goodies to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
- Trainings lectures and courses workshops and trainings for each employee knowledge-sharing initiatives online tutorials and e-learning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
- REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops cinemas and public transport reimbursement.
- Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
Social Activities & Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office dog owner Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! Theres always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
- Social events we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind play games and just have some fun together.
- Healthy selections canteens.
- Truly international working environment a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
- Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us and our campus has electric car charging points green zones and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
- A designated space for your bicycle as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
- An onsite well-equipped gym with a climbing wall daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and boxing classes.
- No dress-code we like to keep it casual.
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
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