Job Title: Principal Engineer / Engineering Manager

Location: Remote EU

My client are looking for a Principal Engineer/Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team, drive technical excellence, and align our product development with strategic business goals.

About the Role

As the Principal Engineer/Engineering Manager, you will be at the crossroads of technology and leadership. You’ll lead by example, remaining hands-on with technical challenges while fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Your work will involve shaping the architecture of distributed systems, mentoring a talented team, and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products. You will also bring deep expertise in building low-level systems, such as game engines or system-level software, with a strong foundation in C++.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Building: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Technical Expertise: Act as a hands-on technical leader, providing guidance on complex technical challenges, particularly in distributed systems and low-level systems development.
• System Design & Architecture: Lead the design and evolution of scalable, reliable, and maintainable system architectures, including system-level solutions like game engines or similar platforms.
• Low-Level System Development: Utilize expertise in C++ to design and implement performance-critical components and foundational systems.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Roadmap Development: Define and drive the engineering roadmap, aligning it with business goals and ensuring clear prioritization.
• Strategic Direction: Contribute to long-term strategy by identifying opportunities for technical innovation and process improvement.
• Delivery Focus: Ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years experience with people management
• Expertise in distributed systems, low-level systems, and designing complex, scalable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams.
• Strong experience with system design and architecture, particularly for system-level applications like game engines.
• Experience with building system instead of Apps
• 4 + years experience with C++ (Experience with Rust is a plus)
• Proficiency in defining and executing on a technical roadmap
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and diverse teams.
• Strategic thinker who can balance technical and business considerations.