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:

1- evolve and modernize the codebase while maintaining stability for millions of players
2- 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

Responsibilities:

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
Job Requirements:
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

Pluses:

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.
• Speak Up! Policy - your voice matters. We believe in transparency and open dialogue.

Join us at GOG and shape the future of gaming!