R&D Manager – Game Technology

Snke Inc.; München; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Supportive, international team

Hybrid work model in Germany

30 vacation days

Bike leasing

Parking and bike storage

Company restaurant and in-house café

Urban Sports Club membership

Regular team events

Descripción de la vacante

Snke is seeking an experienced R&D Manager – Game Technology in Munich to lead a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of software, game tech and healthcare. You will shape technical direction and delivery of innovative healthtech products.

You will own end-to-end R&D projects and collaborate with product, design, clinical and business stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes. The role offers a hybrid work model and strong impact on patient outcomes.

Formación

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6+ years in game development or real-time graphics.
• Experience shipping games or interactive simulations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, artists and producers.
• Architect and implement core systems while setting technical direction.
• Own R&D projects end-to-end, from concept through release.
• Translate product ideas into clear technical plans and drive execution.
• Partner with product, design, clinical and business stakeholders.
• Apply game development technologies, workflows, and best practices to innovative healthcare applications.
• Help shape Snke’s use of game engines, real-time 3D technologies, and development pipelines across future products.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Cross-functional collaboration

Game technology

Architecting systems

English communication

Unreal Engine

Educación

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Unreal Engine

Unity

Descripción del empleo

What you'll do

As R&D Manager – Game Technology at Snke, you will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team while remaining actively involved in the design and development of next-generation interactive healthcare applications.
Working at the intersection of software engineering, game technology, and healthcare, you will help shape both the technical direction and delivery of innovative products.
We are looking for an experienced game technology leader who has built and shipped products in a professional game development environment and is excited to apply those capabilities to healthcare.
Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, artists, and producers
• Architect and implement core systems while setting technical direction and engineering standards
• Own R&D projects end-to-end, from concept through release
• Translate product ideas into clear technical plans and drive execution
• Partner with product, design, clinical, and business stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes
• Apply game development technologies, workflows, and best practices to innovative healthcare applications
• Help shape Snke’s use of game engines, real-time 3D technologies, and development pipelines across future products

What you'll do

As R&D Manager – Game Technology at Snke, you will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team while remaining actively involved in the design and development of next-generation interactive healthcare applications.
Working at the intersection of software engineering, game technology, and healthcare, you will help shape both the technical direction and delivery of innovative products.
We are looking for an experienced game technology leader who has built and shipped products in a professional game development environment and is excited to apply those capabilities to healthcare.
Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, artists, and producers
• Architect and implement core systems while setting technical direction and engineering standards
• Own R&D projects end-to-end, from concept through release
• Translate product ideas into clear technical plans and drive execution
• Partner with product, design, clinical, and business stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes
• Apply game development technologies, workflows, and best practices to innovative healthcare applications
• Help shape Snke’s use of game engines, real-time 3D technologies, and development pipelines across future products

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of experience in game development, game technology, real-time 3D, or interactive software development
• Experience shipping commercial games, live service products, or interactive simulations in a professional game development environment
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams at a senior, lead, principal, or engineering management level
• Hands‑on experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar technologies
• Strong technical leadership and problem‑solving skills in fast‑moving environments
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

Why Snke

• A supportive, international team connected by shared values and a culture of trust
• Meaningful responsibilities with a lasting impact on global healthtech, improving medical decisions and patient outcomes
• 30 vacation days, plus December 24th and December 31st
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model within Germany
• Bike leasing via our partner “BikeLeasing”
• Parking garage and secure underground bike storage
• Subsidized company restaurant and in‑house café
• Urban Sports Club membership with employer contribution
• Regular after‑work, team, and company events
• Centrally located, modern workspace with a 212 m² rooftop terrace

Contact person

Tatjana von Freyberg

About us

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Munich, Snke is transforming healthtech with scalable, data‑driven innovation powered by AI and big data analytics. We're experts specializing in large platforms, digital health and software‑driven medical technology. By delivering a trusted orchestration layer, Snke empowers healthcare providers, societies, registries, agencies and all partners to deploy cutting‑edge solutions for safe and efficient interventions and enhances patient outcomes. Beyond our Munich headquarters, we have core teams in Chicago, Heidelberg, San Diego and Tel Aviv. Snke fosters global collaboration to create technologies that are smart, enabling and holistic‑helping healthcare providers deliver meaningful change.