Release Team Leader

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 where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Release Team Leader to join our team in Warsaw. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on timelines and priorities while ensuring all platform releases meet legal, industry, and certification standards. If you are interested in such a challenge, we have a job for you!

Daily Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production, QA, DevOps and other teams to align on timelines and priorities.
• Support the team in understanding platform requirements, legal rules, and industry standards to make sure all releases follow the necessary compliance and certification guidelines.
• Monitor daily activities, identify bottlenecks, and provide support to keep things running smoothly.
• Support team growth through mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Do performance reviews and regular 1:1s to ensure team well-being and engagement.
• Ensure the team is properly staffed to meet project needs.
• Drive improvements in workflows, automation, and documentation for greater efficiency.
• Address team challenges, including workload distribution, morale, and conflict resolution.

• Minimum of 5 years in software development, release management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role, preferably in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience working with different gaming platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch.
• Proven experience managing release cycles, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Production, QA, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong people management skills, including conducting performance reviews and 1:1 meetings.
• Experience mentoring team members and supporting career development.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken); Polish language is a plus.

Working mode

• Relocation to Warsaw is required.
• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full time or hybrid mode. 

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, 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 for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth 

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, 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 and cinemas.
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

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 — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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