Senior Software Engineer (C++ GOG GALAXY)

Why this role exists

At GOG, we build for gamers who care about preservation, community and nostalgia. Our mission is bold: make games live forever - and that requires seamless, modern experiences that resonate with today’s players while staying true to GOG’s identity.

GOG GALAXY is our desktop client and ecosystem hub - the place where players manage their libraries, connect with the community, and access features that go far beyond a store. Today, it delivers experience on Windows and macOS, but Linux is the next major frontier.

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer who will help shape GOG GALAXY’s architecture, tooling, and development standards with Linux in mind from day one.

At the same time, GOG GALAXY is a long-lived product with a large and complex C++ codebase. The challenge is twofold:

• evolve and modernize the codebase while maintaining stability for millions of players

• design solutions that scale across platforms, system configurations, and features

We’re looking for someone who wants real ownership -  a person who enjoys working close to the operating system, understands cross-platform trade-offs, and cares about how technical decisions translate into the player experience.

If you’re excited about building complex desktop software, shaping a Linux platform strategy, and having a tangible impact on a product used by millions of gamers, this role was created for you.

What success looks like in the first 6-12 months

• You own and evolve the technical architecture of GOG GALAXY across platforms

• You lead the delivery of major GOG GALAXY features - from technical discovery through implementation, optimization and release.

• You actively mentor developers, raise engineering quality, and create a culture of ownership and technical excellence.

• You are a trusted technical partner for Product Manager and Engineering Manager, helping shape scope, priorities and trade-offs.

Key challenges you’ll tackle

• Modernizing a large, long-lived C++ codebase without disrupting millions of users

• Balancing cross-platform consistency with Linux-specific requirements

• Scaling GOG GALAXY architecture to support new community and preservation features

• Improving performance, startup time and stability on diverse hardware setups

• Making smart technical trade-offs in a product with strong emotional value for users

What you’ll do day-to-day

• Develop and optimize the GOG GALAXY desktop application with a strong focus on performance, stability and user experience

• Build and maintain GOG GALAXY on Linux, while collaborating on cross-platform solutions (Windows / macOS)

• Design, implement and review core C++ components and system-level integrations

• Work closely with backend, frontend and product teams to deliver end-to-end features

• Improve automated testing, CI pipelines and release confidence

• Actively use and promote AI-assisted development tools to increase team efficiency and code quality

What will help you succeed

Technical depth

• 5+ years of commercial experience with modern C++ and system-level programming 

• 3+ years of experience in a senior engineering role

• Experience developing desktop applications for at least two platforms: Linux (must have) and Windows or macOS

• Experience with Python

• Experience with performance optimization, profiling and stability improvements

• Understanding of software architecture and system design

• Define and uphold engineering standards (performance, reliability, maintainability)

• Active use of AI tools in daily development workflows, and enthusiasm for helping the team increase adoption

Product & mindset

• Strong product sense: you think beyond code, empathize with gamers, and care about outcomes

• Balance short-term fixes with long-term code health

• Deep expertise in desktop application development with curiosity to grow beyond core C++ - whether that’s product discovery, frontend collaboration, or data etc.

• Ownership mentality and willingness to tackle hard, ambiguous problems

• Comfort working with legacy systems while pushing them forward

Nice to have

• Experience with gaming platforms, launchers or community-driven products

• Passion for games and game preservation

• Experience with embedded browsers in desktop applications

• CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitLab)

What we offer

💰Competitive Salary – We ensure fair and attractive compensation that reflects your skills and experience: 18 000 - 27 000 PLN/month

🎮 A rare chance to shape the future of gaming – join a booming industry and make a real impact on how players experience games worldwide.

🌍 Work on a global, highly creative business – collaborate with passionate gamers and industry experts to redefine the digital gaming landscape.

🏡 Hybrid work model – we ensure flexibility to keep your work-life balance intact, you can choose hybrid or remote only work model.

❤️ Health & wellness perks – access to private healthcare and sports activity packages to keep you feeling great.

🩸Menstrual Leave – we offer paid Menstrual Leave for all menstruating employees, because well-being matters.

🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive & diverse workplace – we ensure everyone feels welcomed and supported.

🎉 Social perks & fun vibes – enjoy frequent team events, free coffee, tea, and fruits, plus an in-house cantina with delicious meals to keep you powered up.

💪 24/7 access to our in-house gym – exclusive for GOG employees, whether you need to buff up for a boss fight or just stretch after a long session.

🎮 Unlimited access to all GOG games! Play, get inspired, and help shape the future of digital gaming.

🐶 Dog-friendly office – yes, your four-legged co-op buddy is welcome at work!

🚗 Free parking on campus – convenient and stress-free parking available for all employees.

✈️ Relocation Package – Moving for your dream job is a necessity? We’ve got you covered! Our relocation support helps make your transition smooth and stress-free.

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