Engineering Director

Description

The company is hiring an Engineering Director in Warsaw to lead the gameplay systems for Hadar.

You will work with the team on the next immersive open-world game in the Hadar world, aiming for an emotional experience that players remember. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical depth to shape the game's systems and deliver memorable play.

The company is a studio making story-driven RPGs.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the architecture and technical strategy for game features and systems.
• Lead and coach a group of engineering managers and engineers, building a collaborative, inventive team.
• Build strategic plans for engineering covering resource allocation, project timelines and technology roadmaps.
• Work closely with art, animation, design, production and other engineering teams so gameplay features and systems match the creative vision.
• Set standards for clean, efficient C++ code that is optimized, readable and easy to maintain.
• Make sure documentation exists both in the code and for wider knowledge sharing, so people can onboard quickly and collaborate across departments.
• Spot and resolve problems early, so character systems support a polished, high-performing product.
• Keep up with industry trends, new technologies and gameplay engineering practices, and bring fresh ideas to the team.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in the games industry in a lead role.
• Experience taking an AAA console title through the full development process, including debugging and profiling on console.
• A proven record of managing a team.
• Solid working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, especially its gameplay features and systems.
• Practical experience implementing gameplay and backend features and systems.
• Knowledge of modern game systems architecture.
• Deep expertise in C++.
• Strong math and algorithm skills.
• Practical knowledge of code parallelization.
• Experience with Agile development is a plus.
• A focus on delivering the best results.
• A good team player who adapts well, collaborates and keeps improving.
• Excellent communication, able to explain complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a multilingual setting.

Conditions

Hybrid or full-time in-office work in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.

Paid leave of 20 to 26 days per year, plus paid sick leave.

Employment contract ("Umowa o pracę").

Estimated pay range of 50 900 to 69 960 PLN gross per month, with final offers based on factors such as experience and qualifications.

The role may be eligible for a long-term incentive programme that offers the option to buy company stock after the vesting period.

No dress code.

Benefits

• Relocation package covering the flight, a company apartment for the first month, moving your pet and family, and shipping your belongings.
• Relocation help with residence legalization and tax settlements.
• Polish lessons for you and your spouse or partner.
• Private medical care with a choice of plans that include dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, also open to your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance and pension plans for you and your loved ones.
• Yearly cancer screenings paid by the company.
• Free psychological and psychiatric support, plus well-being initiatives.
• A sports card for many gyms and fitness facilities across the city.
• One extra day off per month for employees who menstruate and have period pain.
• A parents' network with childcare support and family events.
• A mostly company-paid summer camp for children aged 5 to 12.
• A welcome pack to help you settle in.
• Training, workshops, courses, online tutorials and e-learning, plus internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
• A cafeteria platform offering subscriptions, extra medical packages, and vouchers for shops, cinemas and public transport.
• Gifts for new parents and regular merchandise giveaways.
• A dog-friendly office.
• Regular social events at the studio.
• Canteens with healthy options.
• An international team from many countries.
• A campus with electric car charging points and green spaces.
• Bicycle parking, repair tools and showers.
• An on-site gym with a climbing wall, a daily Gym Assistant, and yoga and boxing classes.