The Engineering Co-Development Manager will act as the primary operational owner of the engineering co-development pipeline, ensuring that incoming technical asks are understood, shaped, tracked, progressed and smoothly executed enabling rapid, high‑quality resourcing outcomes while protecting senior decision‑making capacity.Act as first point of contact for incoming Technical (Engineering & QA) resourcing asks from internal studios and technical leaders. Understand, shape and clarify asks (scope, urgency, constraints, success criteria). Maintain a live pipeline of immediate and speculative opportunities, ensuring nothing stalls or disappears. Use Distributed Development BI and availability data to identify suitable candidate pools. Conduct first‑pass candidate pre‑qualification (skills, availability, interest, risks). Orchestrate engagement mechanics: reporting‑line checks, introductions, meeting scheduling, source and/or collate candidate summaries and bios. Support onboarding and early‑stage engagement monitoring; identify friction early. Escalate mismatches, risks or ambiguity to External Engineering Director with clear context and options. Maintain accurate records, status visibility and lightweight reporting. Background as an C++ engineer within the AAA gaming industry.Strong understanding of game development roles, responsibilities and team dynamics. Exceptional organisation, follow‑through and prioritisation under pressure. Very high verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Excellent listening and comprehension skills; ability to reflect back understanding. Preternatural empathy; strong human judgement. Cool, calm, collected under sustained load.It would also be advantageous if you had experience supporting the development of technical partnership relationships in Asia with verbal and written proficiency in Standard Chinese.Sumo understands the importance of having control over your benefits. That's why we offer a flexible, personalised benefits package designed to meet your unique needs, no matter where you are in your career. Money: Flexible benefits allowance, salary sacrifice pension, benefits hub, payroll giving, an employee referral scheme (up to 1,000), financial/home buying consultations, workplace ISA and other schemes for tech loans, car loans and bicycles. Lifestyle: Flexible working, 21 free choice days holiday,
Engineering Co-Development Manager in London employer: Sumo Digital
At Sumo Digital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our Sheffield studio offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while engaging with a diverse range of clients and partners across Asia. We are committed to employee growth, providing opportunities for professional development and the chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of game development.
