Skymap Games is seeking a talented and experienced Engineering Manager to join our studio, helping us to deliver great projects in a wide range of genres and platforms. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our engineering teams, assisting the CTO in managing the engineering department. Your responsibilities will include handling personnel-related concerns, project assignments, career development, and coordinating engineering efforts across multiple projects. This position is ideal for someone with a background in software development or project management who excels in leadership and has a passion for fostering talent and driving team success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CTO in overseeing the engineering department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
• Manage and mentor engineering teams, providing guidance and support for career development
• Ensure engineering teams have the resources necessary to deliver on time and at a high quality
• Handle personnel-related concerns, including performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and team morale
• Coordinate project assignments and ensure resources are allocated effectively
• Conduct project evaluations to ensure projects are on track and meet quality standards
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between engineering teams and other departments
• Develop and implement best practices and processes to improve engineering efficiency and productivity
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to ensure our engineering practices remain cutting-edge

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in game development or software engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing engineering teams
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Experience with personnel management, including performance evaluations and career development
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions under pressure

Pluses

• Expericence with managing a fully-remote team
• Familiarity with game development processes and tools
• Knowledge of various game engines, including Unreal Engine and Unity
• Experience with Agile methodologies and industry standard tools
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of gaming trends
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices

Compensation

Full-time salaried (Anticipated $90,000 - $135,000 depending on level of experience)

Equal Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity will always be a fundamental principle at Skymap Games, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, traits historically associated with race, such as natural and protective hair styles and hair texture, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by local, state and/or federal law.

The Skymap Games Equal Employment Opportunity standard applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Skymap is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you need any special accommodations to participate in the application process, such as assistance in completing the application, accommodations for the interview, accommodations for any job-related employment tests, and/or any other needed accommodation, please let us know at the time of application, or at the time an appointment is scheduled. You may send an email to contact@skymap.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

All applicant information will be kept confidential according to state and federal EEO guidelines.

DEI principles are important to us, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Skymap does not offer visa sponsorship at this time.  

We are an E-Verify employer.