Our client is looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to join their growing studio in Poland. This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining C++ and Unreal Engine development with managing and mentoring a team of engineers. You’ll be responsible for driving technical execution, ensuring code quality, and working closely with production to deliver high-quality AAA projects.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 5+ engineers, providing technical guidance, regular feedback, and supporting their professional growth.
Oversee the technical implementation of game features and systems, ensuring high code quality, performance, and maintainability.
Stay hands-on with development, including coding, code reviews, debugging, and solving complex technical challenges.
Work closely with production and other disciplines to plan tasks, estimate workloads, and meet project milestones.
Make technical decisions regarding architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices.
Identify and resolve technical risks, bottlenecks, and development challenges.
Participate in recruitment, technical interviews, and onboarding of new engineers.
Requirements
Strong professional experience in game development, including experience in a technical leadership role.
Proven experience managing a team of at least 5 engineers.
Strong C++ programming skills and solid understanding of game engine architecture.
Professional experience with Unreal Engine.
Background in generalist, engine, or rendering programming.
Experience shipping at least one PC/console title, preferably AAA.
Ability to balance people management and technical leadership with hands-on coding.
Experience working with production teams on project planning, estimations, and delivery.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and team management skills.
Comfortable working with distributed and cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have
Experience working on co-development projects with external partners.
Experience with proprietary or in-house game engines.
Experience growing engineering teams and improving development workflows.
What They Offer
One of the key roles in a growing Polish studio.
A combination of hands-on technical work and people leadership.
Opportunity to work on substantial, high-quality AAA projects.
Competitive compensation package.
B2B contract.
Hybrid work from the office in Warsaw or fully remote.
About the Company The company is one of the world’s largest independent video game developers with 80+ shipped titles. They partner with the top companies in the gaming industry to co-develop and support AAA game creation at the highest level. Studio size: 30 people Platform: PC/Console Engine: Unreal Engine 4, proprietary engines