This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of ArenaNet. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager (Unannounced Project) in United States.

As Engineering Manager, you will lead and empower a team of talented developers working on a new and unannounced gaming project. Your focus will be fostering a safe, collaborative, and innovative work environment where engineers can thrive and grow. You'll act as a trusted mentor, bridging technical and non-technical teams, while championing best engineering practices and continuous delivery. This role offers the opportunity to shape team dynamics, influence production processes, and play a key role in building the future of a new game experience from the ground up.

Accountabilities:

Guide and mentor a team of engineers, listening empathetically and helping them grow through coaching, feedback, and support
Foster a culture of safety, creativity, and collaboration, where individuals can be themselves and do their best work
Build trust within the team through transparency, consistency, and support — never through positional authority
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to align technical goals with studio-wide initiatives and creative direction
Help define and evolve engineering production practices that serve both technical quality and team ownership
Champion quality code and good engineering practices by advocating for space and time to do things right
Hire and onboard new team members, focusing on building diverse and complementary skills within the team
Act as a communication bridge between engineering and non-technical stakeholders, promoting understanding and alignment

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 7 years' experience as a software engineer or in support of engineering teams, with at least 3 years in a management role
Strong background in C++, C#, and Python
Deep understanding of agile development practices and continuous delivery of production services
Proven ability to lead with empathy, authenticity, and resilience — especially in dynamic or high-stakes environments
Experience in supporting AAA game development or similar large-scale software projects
Comfortable guiding both technical solutions and team dynamics with clarity and patience
Eligibility to work remotely from AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, NC, NY, OR, TX, UT, WA, WI, or from the Bellevue, WA office

Benefits

Competitive remote salary: $172,645—$267,613.50 USD annually, plus bonus potential
Transparent pay range and growth opportunities within the role
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
Option for fully remote, hybrid, or in-office work models
A diverse, inclusive work culture where creativity and individuality are celebrated

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.

Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!