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CD PROJEKT RED · 6 months ago

Lead Engine Programmer

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Engine Programmer to join our team on Cyberpunk2, a follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading and mentoring a team while leveraging your Unreal Engine expertise to enhance engine technology and ensure high performance in game development.

ComputerGaming

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop architectural proposals and guide the vision for diverse engine systems, ensuring they meet desired functionality and performance standards

Proposing tools or technologies that could enhance the ability to deliver great engine systems support

Owning and driving engine topics and subsequent decision-making

Proposing and implementing solutions to the challenges of performance and scale of a large open-world game

Mentoring team members on how to get the most out of Unreal Technology

Motivating and energizing the team members

Cultivating the team culture in line with the company’s values and goals

Cascading and escalating information

Interviewing and hiring members of your team

Creating a game that delivers memorable experiences to players

Working across all disciplines to ensure that the engine technologies are meeting the needs of all stakeholders

Qualification

C++Unreal EngineSystem architectureMultithreaded programmingEngine related focus areasCommunicationInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivatedWork ethicCreative problem solving

Required

7 years experience as a programmer within the games industry and with at least 1 year of experience as a lead

Deep proficiency in C++ coding, evidenced by a track record in commercial, open-source, or private projects

Thorough understanding of Unreal Engine

Extensive knowledge and experience in one or more engine related focus areas, including but not limited to: rendering, tools, physics, etc

Experience in working on various platforms

System architecture skills

Ability to debug and optimize code

Experience with multithreaded programming

Can think and work creatively while taking the initiative to solve problems

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently

Drive towards professional growth

Preferred

Experience with RPG and/or open world games will be very welcome

Passion for games

Benefits

Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental)

Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years)

No dress-code — we like to keep it casual

401K with employer matching

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available

Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag

A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team

Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working

Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world

Company

CD PROJEKT RED

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CD PROJEKT RED is a home to well over 800 game-making professionals from all over the globe.

Founded in 2002

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, POL

1001-5000 employees

https://en.cdprojektred.com/

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