Engineering Manager

Wizcorp

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wizcorp is a highly specialized game development studio based in Tokyo and operating 100% remotely. We are a cross-cultural team of passionate individuals working together toward one goal: bringing back magic to game development. This position requires you to reside in Japan during your employment with Wizcorp. The ideal Engineering Manager candidate will be able to mentor and grow engineers of all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. They will bridge the gap between company needs and team execution by maintaining and updating the tools, talents, and skills the team needs to drive future studio-wide engineering growth. The role also requires the ability to contribute high-quality code as an individual contributor on assigned projects.

Requirements

Reside in Japan during employment.
Strong understanding of software development fundamentals, design theory, and development processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong intrapersonal skills with an eye for enabling the growth and improvement of the people around you.
Strong personal time management.
University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; or relevant professional experience.
Professional experience in teaching technical concepts or mentoring in technical fields.
Experience evaluating reports in periodic performance reviews and providing clear and actionable feedback.
5+ years experience software engineering in the game industry.
3+ years experience as a team lead or people manager.
Fluency in both English and Japanese.
Must have experience with C++ and C#.
Experience with Git or other version control systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with game engines such as Unity, Unreal, or proprietary engine code.
Experience with other languages in addition to C++ and C#.

Responsibilities

Champion code quality by setting engineering standards and performing insightful code reviews that serve as teaching moments for the team.
Manage and mentor a team of engineers, conducting regular 1:1s to provide them with actionable feedback, promote career progression, and manage performance.
Unblock the team by identifying systemic hurdles, refining processes, and advocating for the resources or technical shifts necessary for success, in collaboration with project managers and technical leads.
Maintain hands-on proficiency by helping on the more challenging elements of engineering and contributing directly to projects as necessary without losing sight of broader management duties.
Collaborate cross-functionally with art and production leads to ensure technical feasibility and alignment on multi-project and company-wide goals.
Cultivate an growth-minded engineering culture that prioritizes a curriculum of learning, knowledge sharing, and rigorous "best practice" documentation.
Navigate ambiguous challenges with a calm, decisive approach, balancing their reports' immediate concerns with the studio’s long-term technical health.