R&D Manager – Game Technology

Snke; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 vacation days

Hybrid work model in Germany

Bike leasing via BikeLeasing

Subsidized company restaurant

Urban Sports Club

Rooftop terrace workspace

Zusammenfassung

Snke in Munich seeks an experienced R&D Manager – Game Technology to lead a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of software engineering, game tech, and healthcare. You will shape technical direction and drive delivery of next-generation interactive health experiences, combining hands-on development with leadership.

This role requires a degree in CS or equivalent, 6+ years in game development, and strong English.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years in game development, game technology, real-time 3D, or interactive software
• Experience shipping commercial games, live service products, or interactive simulations
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams at senior/lead/engineering management level
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar technologies
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

Aufgaben

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, artists, and producers
• Architect and implement core systems while setting technical direction and standards
• Own R&D projects end-to-end, from concept through production release
• Translate complex 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 experiences
• Help shape Snke's use of game engines, real-time 3D technology, and development pipelines across future products

Kenntnisse

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Hands-on game development

Unreal Engine / Unity

English fluency

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Real-time 3D

Jobbeschreibung

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.

What you'll do

As R&D Manager – Game Technology at Snke, you will lead and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary team while remaining actively involved in the design and development of next-generation interactive health experiences.

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 someone who combines strong engineering leadership with hands-on experience in professional game development.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, artists, and producers
• Architect and implement core systems while setting technical direction and standards
• Own R&D projects end-to-end, from concept through production release
• Translate complex 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 experiences
• Help shape Snke's use of game engines, real-time 3D technology, 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
• Work authorization for Germany is required for this role
• This position is based in Munich and requires regular onsite presence

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

• 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