Director of Studio Engineering

IGT; España; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

IGT is seeking an experienced Director of Studio Engineering for its Warsaw studio to lead technical operations and enhance engineering practices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience in the gaming industry, with a strong full-stack engineering background. This role offers the flexibility of remote or hybrid work, along with a competitive salary and benefits like private health insurance and a clear career development path. Join a vibrant and innovative team committed to delivering world-class digital games.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership or managerial experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry, slot-focused.
• Proven ability to influence and drive cross-team alignment.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance engineering practices across gaming studios.
• Influence Engineering Managers to align with technical strategy.
• Lead cross-studio special projects and enhance platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Consulting mindset

Stakeholder management

Full-stack engineering

Job description

Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract.

Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract.

Work setup: Remote or hybrid, connected to the local entity.

At IGT PlayDigital, we design and build mobile and web casino games played by millions of players worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Director of Studio Engineering to lead and oversee technical operations at our Warsaw studio, driving innovation, efficiency, and the successful delivery of world-class digital games.

Our studio in Warsaw, Poland is at the heart of exciting projects within a dynamic and fast-growing environment. We offer flexibility, embrace diversity, and create an international workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive.

What You Will Do

• Define, standardize, and advance engineering practices across all PlayDigital gamingstudios
• Influence and guide Engineering Managers to ensure alignment with technical strategy and best practices
• Lead cross-studio special projects, bringing together talent from multiple teams
• Partner with GDK, RGS, and other technology groups to enhance platforms and drive innovation
• Identify, evaluate, and lead the implementation of AI engineering initiatives across the organization
• Act as a key technical consultant and advisor, supporting decision-making at multiple levels

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of leadership or managerial experience (strong individual contributors with consulting/influence experience are also considered)
• 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry (slot-focused)
• Full-stack engineering background with strong technical depth
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross-team alignment
• Strong consulting mindset, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits and Culture

• Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
• Private health insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
• Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
• A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.