# Engineering Manager, Gameplay at CD PROJEKT RED

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> Responsibilities: - Lead and grow a gameplay engineering tea

- **Company:** CD PROJEKT RED (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/cd-projekt-red)
- **Location:** Warsaw, Poland
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Unreal Engine, C++, Gameplay engineering, Team leadership, Animation systems, Locomotion, Camera systems, Debugging, Profiling, Optimization, Risk management, Mentoring, Technical design, Automated testing, Cross-functional collaboration
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-09-18
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-09-19
- **Listed until:** 2026-11-17
- **Status:** Active
- **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED/744000150373389-engineering-manager-gameplay (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/engineering-manager-gameplay-cd-projekt-red

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Lead and grow a gameplay engineering team focused on animation, locomotion, and camera systems for a major AAA title.
- Design, implement, and maintain core gameplay and engine systems; ensure code quality and test coverage.
- Develop tooling and debugging utilities to accelerate gameplay development and QA workflows.
- Work cross-functionally with designers, animators, QA, production and other engineering teams to deliver cohesive gameplay experiences.
- Drive debugging, profiling, and optimization efforts; prioritize and mitigate technical risks.
- Mentor engineers, provide feedback, and foster technical growth and collaboration within the team.

Requirements:
- At least 5 years working with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred) on AA or AAA projects and proven gameplay engineering experience.
- Experience leading a team (~7 engineers or similar) and credited in a shipped AA/AAA title in a lead or management role.
- Strong C++ skills and deep understanding of gameplay systems (motion matching, animation pipelines, locomotion, camera).
- Experience with automated and gameplay-focused testing, profiling, and performance optimization.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; fluent English (spoken and written).
- Willingness to work in Warsaw (hybrid/in-office) and ability to relocate; values constructive feedback and collaborative problem solving.

## Responsibilities

You will lead a gameplay engineering team to design, implement, and maintain core systems such as animation, locomotion, and camera. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality gameplay mechanics and mentor other engineers.

## Requirements

The role requires at least 5 years of experience with Unreal Engine and a proven track record of leading a development team on at least one shipped AA or AAA title. Proficiency in C++ and deep expertise in gameplay systems are essential for this position.

## FAQ

- **Is this Engineering Manager, Gameplay role still open?** It was posted on 2026-09-18. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check CD PROJEKT RED's site before applying.
- **Does CD PROJEKT RED offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on CD PROJEKT RED's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Warsaw, Poland. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Unreal Engine, C++, Gameplay engineering, Team leadership, Animation systems, Locomotion, Camera systems, Debugging, Profiling, Optimization, Risk management, Mentoring, Technical design, Automated testing, Cross-functional collaboration.

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