Engineering Manager

Location and Logistics

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week)
• Support: Visa sponsorship and relocation support available

About the Project

Scopely is developing a new, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title. The team embraces AI-forward development practices and values curiosity and pragmatism in using tools to improve development.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage a team of experienced engineers focused on developing and maintaining the game client.
• Design and implement new features in the game client, collaborating with stakeholder teams to define requirements and identify technical solutions.
• Propose and implement improvements to development processes, workflows, and tools to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Conduct pair programming, code reviews, 1-1s, and knowledge-sharing sessions to build a strong development culture.
• Work closely with QA to resolve bugs and deliver high-quality code, contributing directly to the codebase.
• Serve as the quality gate for all code, ensuring the team writes clean, efficient, and optimized code.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement the best alternative technical solutions.
• Leverage AI tools and agentic workflows in daily work, including tech planning, code generation, code review, and exploring novel solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• Technical leadership or management experience of a team of any size.
• Proven ability to engage and motivate teams.
• Experience working as part of a professional development team on game client features or relevant areas.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum.
• Strong experience working with multiple stakeholders, understanding their goals, and evaluating various technical solutions.
• Strong technical skills in at least one of the following: game engines, rendering engines, networking, physics, AI, or audio.
• Excellent programming skills in C# or C++.
• Experience in mobile and/or PC game development.
• Experience with version control, build tools, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices and trends.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude Code) and understanding of how agentic workflows augment engineering productivity.

Bonus Points

• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration.
• Experience with cloud technologies and services for game development.
• Knowledge of game design principles and user experience.

About Scopely

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company. Key titles include "MONOPOLY GO!", "Pokémon GO", "Stumble Guys", "Star Trek™ Fleet Command", "MARVEL Strike Force", "WWE Champions", the Scrabble® franchise, and "Yahtzee® With Buddies".

• Company Reach: Operates across mobile, web, PC, and console with a diversified portfolio.
• Scale: #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, with over $10 billion in lifetime revenue.
• Culture: Driven by a tenet-based culture, focused on creating meaningful connections and vibrant communities.
• Recognition: Recognized by TIME magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" and by Fast Company as one of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" and "Best Workplaces for Innovators."
• Operations: Global presence across four continents and more than a dozen countries.