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CD PROJEKT RED · 1 day ago

Senior Story Programmer

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$119K/yr - $198K/yr
date7+ years exp
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Story Programmer to join their office in Boston to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will help the Team develop Story and Quest tools to enable designers to deliver on the vision of the game.
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Responsibilities

Work closely with quest and cinematic designers to understand their needs and ensure the tools meet the creative and technical goals
Build and maintain story related plugins
Ensure tools run efficiently without sacrificing performance, maintaining smooth workflows for the design team
Write high-quality code that is optimised, bug-free, and aligned with project goals
Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure the tools contribute effectively to all game systems and components

Qualification

C++ programmingUnreal Engine 5Story tools developmentQuest tools developmentTechnical problem-solvingCinematic sequencer experienceCreative thinkingCommunication skills

Required

At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the game industry
Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine 5
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology
Ability to interpret the needs of less technical people and to communicate workflow with them
Experience with Unreal's cinematic sequencer

Preferred

Previous experience working on Story or Quest tools

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 — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year
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

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CD PROJEKT RED is a home to well over 800 game-making professionals from all over the globe.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Warsaw, Mazowieckie, POL
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://en.cdprojektred.com/

H1B Sponsorship

CD PROJEKT RED has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Recent News

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CD Projekt Red takes down this VR version of Cyberpunk 2077
2026-01-20
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Popular Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod removed after CD Projekt Red intervention
2026-01-20
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Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod hit with DMCA takedown, CD Projekt Red is "happy" for it to return if it's made free, but its creator won't budge: "I'm sorry but I don't believe you are within your rights"
2026-01-20
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