About the role
Project
The Witcher 4
Role Overview
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. Collaboration with engineering, production, and other stakeholders is required to define priorities, improve workflows, and drive continuous improvement.
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.
Working Conditions
- Mode: In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland.
- Relocation: Required.
Compensation
- Range: 39 800 – 54 670 PLN gross monthly.
- Contract Type: Employment Contract (Umowa o pracę).
- Incentives: May be eligible for a long-term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period).
Relocation Support
- Full relocation package (flight ticket, company apartment for first month, relocation of pet and family, shipping of belongings).
- Assistance with legalization operations and tax settlements.
- Polish lessons for employees and their spouse/partner.
Benefits and Perks
Health & Well-Being
- Private medical healthcare (including dental, rehabilitation, and access for partners/relatives).
- Life insurance and comprehensive pension plans.
- Annual cancer prevention screenings.
- Psychological and psychiatrist care.
- Sports card for fitness facilities.
- Menstrual leave (one extra day off).
- RED Parents Network (childcare benefits, family events).
- RED Summer Camp for Kids (ages 5–12).
Perks & Professional Growth
- Welcome pack.
- Trainings, lectures, courses, knowledge-sharing, and e-learning.
- Cafeteria platform for subscription benefits, medical packages, or vouchers/codes for shops, cinemas, and transport.
- Gifts for newborn rebels and company swag.
Social & Office Life
- Dog-friendly office.
- Regular social gatherings.
- On-site healthy canteens.
- Diverse, international working environment.
- Sustainability features: electric car charging, green zones.
- Cycling infrastructure: designated space, repair equipment, and showers.
- On-site gym: climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant, yoga, and boxing classes.
- No dress code.