Lead Gameplay Engineering Manager (Unreal)

CD Project; Warsaw (IN); Hybrid; USD 118,734 - 163,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Polish lessons for foreign employees

Private medical healthcare

Life insurance

Annual cancer screenings

Gifts and swag

Gym and wellness facilities

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a gameplay engineering team on The Witcher 4. You will focus on animation, locomotion, and camera, collaborating with designers, animators, and QA to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences.

This role requires working in our Warsaw Hub with hybrid options and relocation support. You will mentor engineers, define technical priorities, and drive a team of ~7 members toward shipping AA/AAA titles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years with Unreal Engine, AA/AAA projects.
• Experience leading a development team of around 7 members.
• Credited on at least one shipped AA or AAA title in a lead or management role.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and extend gameplay and engine systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain core gameplay features, including locomotion, animation, and camera.
• Develop tools and debugging utilities that support gameplay development.
• Collaborate with game designers and cross-functional teams to design and deliver engaging gameplay mechanics.
• Write, improve, and maintain automated and gameplay-focused tests.
• Debug, profile, optimize, and resolve technical issues in collaboration with QA and other disciplines.
• Work closely with designers, animators, QA, production, and other teams to deliver cohesive gameplay experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Support and mentor other engineers by sharing knowledge, providing feedback, and fostering technical growth.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and engineering team to help define technical priorities and support project goals.

Skills

Leadership

C++

English (fluent)

Gameplay systems

Mentoring

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a gameplay engineering team on The Witcher 4. You will focus on animation, locomotion, and camera, collaborating with designers, animators, and QA to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences.

This role requires working in our Warsaw Hub with hybrid options and relocation support. You will mentor engineers, define technical priorities, and drive a team of ~7 members toward shipping AA/AAA titles.