About this role
🎯 What you’ll do:
own the technical delivery of game teams from idea to live operations:
write and review production code regularly
design and evolve game systems
step into complex technical problems when they matter
ensure games are stable, performant, and shippable
You’ll run the full lifecycle: discovery → implementation → QA → release → live ops. You’ll work closely with engineers, QA, product, and art - not as a coordinator, but as a technical decision-maker.
This is not a people-heavy management role. Leadership comes from technical ownership and example.
🔧 How hands-on is this? Very.
commit code to production
review architecture and PRs
debug live issues
pair with engineers on hard problems
🧠What you bring
strong hands-on engineering background
experience owning production systems
comfort with live releases and real users
technical credibility with senior engineers
Strong plus
Games / iGaming / real-time products
Live Ops or high-availability systems
🧰 Tech context
JavaScript / TypeScript
Node.js
Game or frontend-facing systems (Pixi.js / Phaser.js / Canvas / WebGL)
👉 This is not for you if
You don’t code anymore
You want a people-management-only role
You prefer coordination over engineering
👉 This is for you if
You want to lead teams through technical strength, ship real products, and stay close to the code while having more impact.
Other facts
About Playson
Playson is a distinguished supplier of iGaming technology, driven by passion, precision, and a commitment to excellence.
Operating in 26 regulated markets and and partnering with over 200 operators worldwide, we design and develop premium online casino games that combine beautiful aesthetics with deep game mechanics to deliver emotional engagement and lasting entertainment.
Our motto is simple: “Get More!” It’s a promise to our partners, that every product, service, and relationship we build carries added value. Whether it's seamless player experiences, solid compliance, or engaging game mechanics, we strive to exceed expectations.
With headquarters in Malta and Slovakia and a global team of experts, Playson operates under licenses from respected authorities including the UKGC, ONJN, HGC, SGA, AGCO, GRA, MinCetur, SPA, and holds a recognition notice from MGA. This strong regulatory foundation enables us to scale safely while empowering our partners to thrive.
What you'll do
- The Engineering Manager will own the technical delivery of game teams from idea to live operations, ensuring games are stable, performant, and shippable. They will run the full lifecycle from discovery to live ops and work closely with various teams as a technical decision-maker.
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