R&D Manager – Game Technology

BrainlabMunich, BY, Germany
FULL_TIME
Executive
Engineering
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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