Jobs at People Can Fly

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People Can Fly is a Vancouver‑based studio that has delivered critically acclaimed titles such as Jet Set Radio, The Escapists, and The Last of Us. The company blends bold creative vision with robust technical craftsmanship, earning a reputation for high‑quality, genre‑defining games.

The studio actively recruits software engineers, game designers, artists, QA specialists, and production staff. Applicants can expect a collaborative environment that values iterative prototyping, rigorous play‑testing, and cross‑disciplinary feedback. Compensation packages typically include competitive base salaries, performance bonuses, and equity options aligned with the studio’s growth trajectory.

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HR Project Specialist

Company: The People Engine

Location: Europe Only

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The job posting is seeking a motivated and experienced HR Projects Specialist for a 6-month contract position in the European timezone. The role involves managing people project change initiatives, designing and facilitating workshops, monitoring project progress, and providing guidance to managers and team members. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR or a related field, at least 6 years of experience in PeopleHR, strong organizational and project management skills, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Business Development Manager

Company: Product People

Location: Germany

Posted Jan 18, 2025

The role involves scaling product people by acquiring new strategic clients for interim product management services. The successful candidate will work with the Business Development Team and Leadership to evolve demand generation processes, identify and analyze target prospects, and communicate a compelling narrative to prospective clients. They will also lead sales communication, track leads, set metrics, and propose initiatives for team and company growth. The role does not involve contract setup or inside sales. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about building a strong sales team, has experience in business development within the DACH region and EU, understands the Product Manager role, and has excellent communication skills.

Product Management Consultant

Company: Product People

Location: Spain

Posted Jan 18, 2025

Product People is a category-defining company in the consulting space, offering Interim Product Manager roles for post-product market fit digital-first companies. The role involves driving complex cross-functional initiatives, prioritizing tasks, and managing discovery and delivery for multiple streams. The ideal candidate is optimistic, collaborative, and has commercial leadership skills. Compensation includes base salary, quarterly bonuses, profit participation, and tenure-based increases. The company prioritizes continuous growth and offers learning opportunities, promotions, and a strong track record of internal advancement.

Data Engineer

Company: Rosie's People

Location: South Korea

Posted Jan 03, 2025

A stealth mode startup is seeking skilled Data Engineers to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. The role involves data ingestion, storage, processing, and integration, ensuring efficient and secure data flow. The ideal candidate should have expertise in big data technologies, cloud infrastructure, and data architecture design. Key responsibilities include designing scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines, developing robust data architecture, integrating data from multiple platforms, optimizing cloud-based data infrastructure, and ensuring data security and compliance. The role requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, proficiency in ETLELT tools, big data technologies, SQL and NoSQL databases, and cloud data platforms. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, passionate about building scalable data systems, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Product Management Consultant (f/m/x)

Company: Product People

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Product People is a consulting company that provides interim product management services for parental leaves or slow hiring. They serve clients like Zalando, DeepL, Ecosia, and the World Health Organization. The role involves owning or contributing to initiatives, serving as an interim senior product manager, managing various groups, and communicating a compelling narrative about products. The company values continuous learning, effective collaboration, and offers a supportive high-performance culture with a 15-minute meeting blocks for focus time and meeting-free Fridays.

Product Management Consultant

Company: Product People

Location: South Africa

Posted Jan 18, 2025

Product People is a category-defining company in the consulting space, offering Interim Senior Product Manager roles for post-product market-fit digital-first companies. The role involves driving complex cross-functional initiatives, prioritizing tasks, and managing discovery and delivery for multiple streams. The ideal candidate is optimistic, collaborative, and has commercial leadership skills. Compensation includes a base salary, tenure-based increases, uncapped quarterly bonuses, and profit participation. Growth opportunities include continuous learning, regular performance appraisals, and promotions based on tenure and performance.

Sales Director

Company: Product People

Location: Germany

Posted Jan 18, 2025

The role involves scaling product people by acquiring new strategic clients for interim product management services. The Senior position owner of the sales process will evolve demand generation processes, identify target prospects, and communicate a compelling narrative to prospective clients. The ideal candidate should have strong business development experience, particularly within the DACH region and EU, and excellent communication skills. The role does not involve setting up and reviewing contracts or inside sales.

Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Company: People Data Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 10, 2025

People Data Labs PDL is seeking an experienced software engineer to join their expanding platform team. The role involves managing and improving AWS and data center infrastructures, designing and maintaining a CI/CD pipeline, and assisting development teams with scaling and bottleneck issues. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of software development experience, strong Python skills, and expertise in AWS, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch, Docker, and scaled data processing technologies. They should also have experience with IaC frameworks, network design, IAM, configuration management tools, and observability tools. The company offers competitive salaries, unlimited paid time off, and the ability to work remotely.

Senior Accountant

Company: People Can Fly

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 20, 2024

People Can Fly is a leading independent AAA games development studio with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals. They have been in operation since 2002 and have made a mark on the shooter genre with titles like Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War Judgment, and Outriders. They are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and are expanding it with inhouse solutions called PCF Framework. They are currently working on several exciting titles, including Gemini with Square Enix and Maverick, a TripleA game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation. They are also working on Bifrost and Victoria, which are growing in the self-publishing model. They aim to combine their expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

Senior Product Management Consultant

Company: Product People

Location: Croatia

Posted Jan 18, 2025

Product People is a category-defining company in the consulting space, offering Interim Senior Product Manager roles for post-product market-fit digital-first companies. The role involves driving complex cross-functional initiatives, prioritizing tasks, and managing discovery and delivery for multiple streams. The ideal candidate is optimistic, collaborative, and has commercial leadership skills. Compensation includes a base salary, tenure-based increases, uncapped quarterly bonuses, and profit participation. Growth opportunities include continuous learning, regular performance appraisals, and promotions based on tenure and performance.

Product Management Consultant

Company: Product People

Location: Croatia

Posted Jan 18, 2025

Product People is a category-defining company in the consulting space, offering Interim Senior Product Manager roles for post-product market-fit digital-first companies. The role involves driving complex cross-functional initiatives, prioritizing tasks, and managing discovery and delivery for multiple streams. The ideal candidate is optimistic, collaborative, and has commercial leadership skills. Compensation includes base salary, quarterly bonuses, profit participation, and tenure-based increases. The company prioritizes continuous growth and offers learning opportunities, promotions, and a strong track record of internal advancement.

Junior Business Development Manager

Company: Product People

Location: Germany

Posted Jan 18, 2025

The role involves scaling product people by acquiring new strategic clients for interim product management services. The successful candidate will work with the Business Development Team and Leadership to evolve demand generation processes, identify and analyze target prospects, and communicate a compelling narrative to prospective clients. They will also lead sales communication, track leads, set metrics, and propose initiatives for team and company growth. The role does not involve contract setup or inside sales. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, autonomous, collaborative, structured, and comfortable with remote work, located in the EU.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at People Can Fly?
People Can Fly fosters a collaborative culture where creative freedom meets technical rigor. Team members are encouraged to prototype quickly, iterate based on play‑testing, and contribute ideas across disciplines. Leadership values transparency, frequent feedback, and a supportive environment that rewards risk‑taking and learning.
What types of positions are available at People Can Fly?
The studio hires across the entire game production pipeline: software engineers (C++, Unity, Unreal), game designers, concept artists & animators, level designers, technical artists, QA testers, production coordinators, and community managers. Recent openings also include data scientists and infrastructure engineers.
How can I stand out as an applicant for People Can Fly?
Showcase a portfolio that reflects the studio’s blend of creativity and technical skill, highlight experience with modern engines, and demonstrate an understanding of People Can Fly’s game aesthetics. Tailor your cover letter to reference specific titles, mention how you would improve gameplay or streamline pipelines, and participate in community discussions or open‑source projects that align with their values.

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