CD PROJEKT RED · 2 months ago
Lead Gameplay Programmer
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $257K/yr
7+ years expCD PROJEKT RED is a company focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs. They are seeking a Lead Gameplay Programmer to manage a team and develop high-quality gameplay systems for Cyberpunk 2, ensuring collaboration and alignment with designers and other developers.
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Responsibilities
Manage your direct reports and help them grow while delivering high-quality player experiences. This includes career support, 1:1s, performance management, hiring and promotions
Guide your team to build high quality, performant and scalable gameplay systems in Unreal Engine
Foster cross-team and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient development
Work with production to contribute to roadmapping and planning efforts
Work closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned with everyone to deliver on expectations
Ensure that designers have efficient workflows and tools
Write high-quality code that is optimised, bug-free, and aligned with project goals
Qualification
Required
Solid management skills, with a minimum of one year of experience managing a team of programmers
At least 7 years of professional programming experience within the games industry
Excellent proficiency in C++ programming
Knowledge of mathematical concepts, including 3D math and linear algebra
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to evaluate the quality of player gameplay experience/game feel
Preferred
Knowledge of Unreal engine and a shipped project using Unreal
Experience with current-gen console hardware
Experience working with multi-threaded systems
Benefits
Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
401K with employer matching.
Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
Flexible working hours.
Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
Company
CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a home to well over 800 game-making professionals from all over the globe.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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