Engineering Manager, Gameplay

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an Engineering Manager for The Witcher 4. This role involves leading a gameplay engineering team to develop cutting-edge animation, locomotion, and camera systems. The manager will collaborate with designers, animators, and QA to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences, contributing to a beloved RPG series. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep passion for games.

Must Have

• Lead and support a gameplay engineering team
• Collaborate with 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.)
• At least 5 years of experience working in Unreal Engine 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)

Good to Have

• Values open, constructive feedback and respectful dialogue
• Brings their own perspective while remaining collaborative
• Comfortable navigating challenges and problem-solving as a team

Perks & Benefits

• Relocation package (flight ticket, company apartment for first month, pet and family relocation, shipping belongings)
• Relocation assistance (legalization operations, tax settlements)
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouse/partner
• Paid Leave (20 to 26 days of holiday per year, paid sick leave)
• Private medical healthcare (medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for partner and relatives)
• Life insurance (comprehensive pension and insurance plans)
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company
• Psychological and psychiatrist care (free mental health support and well-being initiatives)
• Sports card (access to sporting and fitness facilities)
• Menstrual leave (one extra day off for period pain)
• RED Parents Network (support for working parents, childcare benefits, family-friendly events)
• RED Summer Camp for Kids (fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company)
• Welcome pack filled with goodies
• Trainings, lectures, and courses (workshops, knowledge-sharing, online tutorials, e-learning classes)
• Access to cafeteria platform for 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 cool swag
• Dog-friendly office
• Social events at the studio
• Canteens with healthy selections
• Truly international working environment
• Electric car charging points, green zones on campus
• Designated space for bicycles, bicycle repair equipment and showers
• Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes
• No dress-code

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Engineering Manager to join the team working on The Witcher 4. In this role, you'll lead a gameplay engineering team focused on delivering cutting-edge systems in animation, locomotion, and camera. You’ll 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. We’re 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. It’s 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 5–12, 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. There’s 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! There’s 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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