Head of Engineering

Reality Games is developing revolutionary, location-based mobile games that combine iconic gaming IPs with geolocation technology, real-time data analytics, and AI-driven personalization. The project involves scalable backend systems handling millions of concurrent users and multi-platform game clients using Unity for iOS and Android. The company is based in Kraków, Poland, and focuses on blending gaming with real-world locations and data.

• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years in technical leadership roles such as tech lead, engineering manager, or engineering director
• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering organizations of 20+ engineers across multiple teams
• Deep knowledge of backend services architecture including Scala, REST APIs, and microservices
• Experience with game backend systems involving real-time data processing and multiplayer coordination
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure including Kubernetes and containerization
• Familiarity with data systems such as data pipelines, big data processing, Kafka, and BigQuery
• Understanding of frontend and game development with Unity, iOS, and Android
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, and Couchbase
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and automation including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical vision to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with agile/iterative development methodologies
• Commitment to engineering excellence, code quality, and operational reliability

• Lead engineering strategy across multiple teams (backend, frontend, data, DevOps/infrastructure)
• Drive architectural decisions for scalable, high-performance systems handling millions of players
• Oversee platform development spanning Scala backend services, Unity game clients, Kubernetes infrastructure, and big data pipelines
• Build and mentor engineering leaders, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Establish engineering best practices, standards, and workflows across all teams
• Collaborate with product and design to translate game vision into robust technical solutions
• Optimize delivery processes for faster iteration while maintaining code quality and reliability
• Make technology choices that balance innovation, scalability, and team capability
• Manage technical roadmap aligned with business objectives and player needs
• Foster a culture of open communication, trust, experimentation, and accountability