Engineering Manager - Platform

Why this role exists At GOG, we build for gamers who care about preservation, community, and nostalgia. Our mission is bold: make games live forever, and that requires seamless, modern experiences that resonate with today’s players while staying true to GOG’s identity. Platform Engineering at GOG is more than infrastructure - it enables the entire organisation to build, ship, and operate software effectively and reliably at scale. You will be responsible for people leadership, delivery ownership, vendor coordination, and translating long-term technical strategy into clear, executable plans that support business goals. This is a high-impact role with significant influence over engineering standards and operational excellence across the company. Why Join GOG Real autonomy: • Own your engineering area end-to-end  • Small enough to move fast (startup energy), big enough to matter globally (millions of users) • Direct access to leadership - your voice shapes company direction • Budget for team growth, tools, and professional development Work that matters: • Build products used by millions of gamers worldwide • Preserve gaming history - make classics playable on modern systems • Direct user feedback - see your impact in community forums and reviews Engaging Technical Challenges: • Modern platform serving millions of users • Real problems: performance at scale, backward compatibility, legacy integration • Complex domain: DRM-free distribution, multi-platform support, game preservation Team you'll actually enjoy: • Team of talented engineers who care about craft • Passionate gamers who love what they build • No death marches - sustainable pace is non-negotiable • Located across Warsaw with hybrid flexibility What we offer: 💰Competitive Salary - Remuneration depends on experience: 22 000 - 33 000 PLN (monthly) 🎮 A rare chance to shape the future of gaming - join a booming industry and make a real impact on how players experience games worldwide. 🌍 Work on a global, highly creative business - collaborate with passionate gamers and industry experts to redefine the digital gaming landscape. 🏡 Hybrid work model – while this role requires office presence several times (preferably 1-3 days per week) in the office ❤️ Health & wellness perks - access to private healthcare and sports activity packages to keep you feeling great. 🩸Menstrual Leave - we offer paid Menstrual Leave for all menstruating employees, because well-being matters. 🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive & diverse workplace - we ensure everyone feels welcomed and supported. 🎉 Social perks & fun vibes - enjoy frequent team events, free coffee, tea, and fruits, plus an in-house cantina with delicious meals to keep you powered up. 💪 24/7 access to our in-house gym - exclusive for GOG employees, whether you need to buff up for a boss fight or just stretch after a long session. 🎮 Unlimited access to all GOG games! Play, get inspired, and help shape the future of digital gaming. 🐶 Dog-friendly office - yes, your four-legged co-op buddy is welcome at work! 🚗 Free parking on campus - convenient and stress-free parking available for all employees. ✈️ Relocation Package - Moving for your dream job is a necessity? We’ve got you covered! Our relocation support is designed to make your international transition smooth, legal, and stress-free. 🗣️ Speak Up! Policy - your voice matters. We believe in transparency and open dialogue. What You’ll Do: Leadership & Team Management • Lead, support, and grow engineering teams, with a strong focus on people development, motivation, and sustainable delivery • Build a culture of ownership, trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement • Conduct regular 1:1s, provide honest feedback, support career growth, and address performance issues when needed • Ensure healthy team dynamics and effective collaboration  Delivery & Execution • Own delivery across teams, ensuring clear priorities, realistic planning, and predictable outcomes • Manage and continuously refine prioritisation across infrastructure, operational, and enablement initiatives • Ensure risks, technical debt, and delivery issues are surfaced early and managed proactively • Use data (e.g. DORA metrics, operational signals, delivery predictability) to guide decisions and improvements Technical & Strategic Alignment • Partner closely with senior engineers and Tech Leads to:• support platform modernisation and cloud migration initiatives • evolve shared infrastructure, CI/CD, and operational tooling • establish and promote architectural standards and best practices • Act as a bridge between strategic technical direction and day-to-day execution • Ensure platform work is aligned with business goals and delivers clear value to development teams • Collaborate and negotiate with external vendors and technology partners • Own and manage the technology budget Who You Are: • You have proven experience as a Platform Engineering Manager, IT Operations Manager, or similar, leading delivery-focused engineering teams, min. 4+ years • You have experience managing infrastructure powering large-scale online services, ideally global systems • You bring a strong people leadership style, combined with pragmatic execution • You’re comfortable managing teams working on complex, long-lived technical systems, • You can collaborate effectively with senior engineers and technical leaders • You understand modern engineering practices, DevOps/SRE principles, and platform engineering concepts • You communicate clearly across levels - from hands-on engineers to senior leadership • Nice to have experience with cloud and hybrid (cloud & on-prem) infrastructure, and migration to cloud • Nice to have experience with Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, Redis, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Varnish (or similar technologies)