R&D Manager – Game Technology

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers, technical artists, and designers
• Architect and implement core systems, setting technical direction and standards
• Take ownership of end-to-end R&D delivery, guiding projects from early concept through to successful production release
• Translate ambiguous product ideas into clear, executable technical plans and drive high-quality execution
• Partner across Snke teams to align R&D efforts with product, design, clinical, and business priorities
• Ensure systems meet standards for scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Identify risks early and navigate tradeoffs to keep projects on track

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, game technology, or interactive systems, or similar technical domains
• Experience operating at a senior or principal engineering level
• Proven track record of building and shipping complex software systems
• Strong systems thinking and architectural judgment
• Experience leading technical initiatives end-to-end, from concept through delivery
• Comfort solving difficult technical problems in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• High ownership, reliability, and bias toward action
• Clear, concise communicator with strong decision-making capabilities
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

Additional Information

• A supportive, international team connected by shared values and a culture of trust
• Meaningful responsibilities with a lasting impact on global healthtech, improving medical decisions and patient outcomes
• 30 vacation days, plus December 24th and December 31st
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model within Germany
• Bike leasing via our partner “BikeLeasing”
• Parking garage and secure underground bike storage
• Subsidized company restaurant and in-house café
• Urban Sports Club membership with employer contribution
• Regular after-work, team, and company events
• Centrally located, modern workspace with a 212 m² rooftop terrace

Ready to apply? We look forward to receiving your online application including your first available start date.

Contact person: Tatjana von Freyberg