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CD PROJEKT RED · 1 day ago

Lead UI Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED is on a mission to create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs that resonate with gamers. They are looking for a Lead UI Engineer to lead the UI Engineering Team responsible for implementing and maintaining user interface features for their game, Cyberpunk 2.
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Responsibilities

Managing your direct reports and supporting their professional development and career path, including setting up 1:1s, performance management, hiring and promotions
Working closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned with everyone to deliver on expectations
Guiding your team to build and enhance UI features
Maintaining and optimizing existing systems
Creating new features for the user interface framework
Implementing tools for UI artists and designers
Tracking and fixing bugs in the game user interface and user interface framework
Managing and completing tasks effectively and on time, while creating high quality code

Qualification

C++ programmingUnreal EngineUI programmingAlgorithmsCode architectureDebugging skillsAttention to detailTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

At least 7 years of professional experience as a UI programmer/engineer within the games industry
3+ years of management experience
Understanding the elements and player experience of successful user interfaces in modern video games
Ability to build a user interface in a way that is accessible to everyone
Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine
Proficiency in algorithms and code architecture
Debugging and optimization skills
Strong attention to detail and quality
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently when required
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and respectfully in a multicultural and multilingual environment across time zones is essential

Preferred

Experience with Diegetic/In-world UI
Experience working with Common UI in Unreal
Experience with multiplayer UI
Experience with Unreal UI MVVM

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.

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
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