Zwift · 15 hours ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Game Systems
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expZwift is a company focused on providing a smooth, stable game experience across all supported platforms. The Senior Engineering Manager, Game Systems will lead a team of engineers, overseeing the technical direction and delivery of game systems while contributing to the custom C++ game codebase.
CyclingFitnessSportsWellness
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers working on Zwift's core game systems, fostering a healthy team culture and high engineering standards
Partner with our Recruiting team to source, interview, and hire engineers as the team scales from 3 to 5+ members
Set technical direction for game systems across all Zwift platforms, balancing short-term delivery with long-term architectural health
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including game engineers, backend engineers, product managers, and UX designers, to define roadmaps, align priorities, and deliver high-quality features
Drive engineering and operational excellence through investment in testing, instrumentation, CI/CD, and developer tooling
Manage competing priorities and ambiguity, proactively surfacing decisions and tradeoffs to leadership and stakeholders
Contribute technically through code reviews, design discussions, architectural guidance, and hands-on development when appropriate
Identify and mitigate risks, resolve cross-team dependencies, and ensure reliable delivery against a 6-12 month planning horizon
Champion continuous improvement across your team and neighboring teams, identifying bottlenecks and driving solutions
Qualification
Required
8+ years of relevant software engineering experience, with strong fluency in C++ and systems-level development
3+ years of experience managing software engineers, including hiring, performance management, and career development
Strong technical foundation in game systems, 3D environments, or real-time applications, with the ability to guide architectural decisions and evaluate trade-offs
Experience delivering production-quality software across multiple platforms, with a strong understanding of performance optimization, memory management, and cross-platform challenges
Proven ability to build and grow healthy, high-performing engineering teams
Comfortable operating in ambiguous problem spaces, partnering with product and leadership to define success and drive alignment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and resolve conflict constructively
Familiarity with modern development practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and version control workflows
Preferred
Experience working on game engines (Unity, Unreal, or custom-built) and their integration with native platforms
Background in multiplayer systems and latency-sensitive applications
Experience building systems that bridge physical and digital experiences: fitness tech, spatial computing, sensor integration, or similar domains
Familiarity with mobile platform development, including iOS and Android native layers
Interest in building products that support our engaged Zwift Community of cyclists, runners, and fitness enthusiasts
Benefits
Performance bonuses
Equity
A full range of medical, financial, and other perks and benefits
Company
Zwift
Zwift operates an online fitness platform used to transform monotonous solo indoor cycling into dynamic and social adventures.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$619.5MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsIon PacificHighland Europe
2020-09-16Series C· $450M
2019-04-10Secondary Market
2018-12-19Series B· $125M
Leadership Team
Eric Min
Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman
Alarik Myrin
Co-Founder
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