DevOps Engineering Manager

CD Projekt; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 444,168 - 610,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

Life insurance

Relocation package

Paid leave

Dog-friendly office

Onsite gym

Job summary

A leading game development company in Warsaw is seeking a DevOps Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead a team focused on internal development tools and build systems across projects. Responsibilities include motivating your team, managing talent acquisition, and ensuring efficient workflows. Candidates should have 5+ years in software development and a strong grasp of DevOps principles. This position offers a hybrid or full-time work model, relocation support, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Manager or Lead.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles.
• Ability to proactively take ownership and drive initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and motivate the team.
• Manage talent acquisition and performance evaluations.
• Ensure team culture aligns with company values.
• Optimize team processes.
• Work closely with IT and development teams.

Skills

Team leadership

DevOps principles

Collaboration

Source Control Management (Perforce, Git)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a DevOps Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for internal development tools and build systems supporting projects across the group. This role focuses on team leadership, delivery ownership, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring scalable, reliable, and efficient development infrastructure. You will work closely with engineering, production, and other stakeholders to define priorities, improve workflows, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Daily Responsibilities

• Developing, motivating and energizing the team.
• Having regular 1-1s with team members.
• Cultivating the team culture in line with the company’s values and goals.
• Cascading and escalating information.
• Responsible for talent acquisition, performance evaluation, professional development, and employee engagement within the team.
• Optimizing team processes.
• Working closely with IT and various development teams.
• Filtering inbound requests to ensure focus for the development team.
• Creating and maintaining documentation and other team artifacts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Manager or Lead.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience shipping games or software products.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles.
• Strong command of Source Control Management systems (Perforce, Git).
• Ability to proactively take ownership, set goals, and drive initiatives independently.
• Proven track record of effective collaboration, supporting colleagues, and achieving shared goals.
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities, handle ambiguity, and excel under pressure.

Nice to have

• Experience working in game development.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Experience in containerization and orchestration.
• Familiarity with cloud providers.
• Knowledge of security concepts.
• SysAdmin background.

Additional Information

Working mode

• In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and 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 per year, and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, 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, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

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 — canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

Estimated pay range for this position: 39 800 – 54 670 PLN gross monthly. This role may be eligible for a long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period). Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.

Type of contract: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę").

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Company Description

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