Principal Research Manager
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience in software project management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience with the full lifecycle of an AI product, an AI research project, or video game development; ideally, experience with all three.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, preferably in an Agile environment, with an emphasis on team empowerment and self-organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High emotional intelligence demonstrated in interactions.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure and rally multiple teams toward a shared goal.
- Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to solve problems proactively with minimal supervision; seeks guidance when needed and takes responsibility for outcomes.
- Intellectual curiosity, humility, and ongoing pursuit of learning opportunities beyond the constraints of the role or company.
- Experience with industry project-management tools such as Hansoft, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with data modeling and analysis.
- Work closely with the AI Director to deliver major new initiatives within the AI R&D team.
- Bridge Eastern and European time zones for both AI teams and projects.
- Align and motivate the team around clearly defined goals; build and maintain cohesive, high-performing teams that can self-organize and deliver results.
- Remove blockers by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and queues, and promote incremental delivery.
- Manage AI initiatives by balancing resources, ambition, and time constraints; identify risks and establish mitigation plans; continuously improve production processes, including project planning, scoping, roadmapping, and requirements gathering.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key external partners.
- Advocate for concrete, beneficial improvements and challenge the status quo with innovation.
- Collect, consider, and respond to internal feedback, adjusting processes and approaches as needed.
- In-depth knowledge of the AI and video game industries.
- Strong proficiency with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
About the company
CD Projekt S.A. is a video game company that develops, publishes, and distributes games. It focuses on two major intellectual properties, The Witcher and Cyberpunk, and also runs GOG.com, a digital storefront for DRM-free games. How its products work: The Witcher and Cyberpunk are expansive, narrative-driven RPGs released for multiple platforms; CD Projekt Red develops these titles, while GOG.com sells games online with a 30% revenue share. How it differs from competitors: It has a strong emphasis on localized content (for example, Polish localization) and a DRM-free distribution model through GOG.com, along with a dual-franchise strategy that anchors its portfolio. What the company aims to achieve: to build and sustain globally popular RPG franchises and offer a consumer-friendly digital store, growing both its game business and its distribution platform.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Warsaw, Poland
Founded
2002
Get referred to CD PROJEKT RED
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 H1 revenue reached PLN435 million, up 23%, with nearly PLN249 million net profit.
- Cyberpunk 2077 keeps expanding through Switch 2, Mac, and Zero Latency VR.
- Cash stayed near PLN1.3 billion in June 2026, funding multi-year development without dilution.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 Sirius layoffs cut team size, signaling multiplayer execution problems and scope resets.
- Witcher 4 faces giant 2027-plus budget pressure after analysts flagged multi-billion-zloty costs.
- One failed Witcher 4 launch damages the only remaining core business after GOG's exit.
What makes CD PROJEKT RED unique
- CD Projekt RED owns The Witcher and Cyberpunk, two globally recognized RPG franchises.
- December 31, 2025 GOG sale made CD Projekt a pure-play game developer.
- 2026 H1 spending targeted Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2, and Songs of the Past.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health Support
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options
- Stock Options
- 401(k) Company Match