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About the Role

Wizcorp is seeking an Engineering Manager to mentor engineers, bridge company needs with team execution, and contribute code as an individual contributor. The role involves championing code quality, managing and mentoring engineers, unblocking the team, and collaborating cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Champion code quality by setting engineering standards and performing insightful code reviews.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, conducting regular 1:1s for feedback and performance management.
• Unblock the team by identifying systemic hurdles, refining processes, and advocating for necessary resources or technical shifts.
• Maintain hands-on proficiency by contributing directly to projects as necessary.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with art and production leads to ensure technical feasibility and alignment on goals.
• Cultivate a growth-minded engineering culture that prioritizes learning, knowledge sharing, and documentation.
• Navigate ambiguous challenges with a calm, decisive approach, balancing immediate concerns with long-term technical health.

Requirements

• Must reside in Japan during employment.
• 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.

Skills

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

Location

• Tokyo, Japan
• Remote

Work Type

• Remote
• Permanent
• Full Time

Experience Level

• 5+ years software engineering in the game industry
• 3+ years as a team lead or people manager

Education Level

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; or relevant professional experience

Salary/Compensations

• 650K - 700K JPY/month
• JPY 7800000 - JPY 8400000 - yearly

Benefits

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month)
• Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English)
• Commute fees (train passes are not reimbursed)
• Social insurance
• Parental leave

About the Company

• 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.
• Wizcorp offers a friendly and honest working environment.
• Our work is challenging but rewarding, with countless personal and professional growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

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