Senior Engineer, Gameplay

CD PROJEKT RED is a company focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPG games. The position is within the Engineering department and involves working on The Witcher 4 project.

• 5+ years of professional programming experience in the games industry.
• Experience contributing to the successful shipment of at least one AAA title.
• Strong expertise in C++ and experience working with Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong understanding of game engine architecture, algorithms, and multithreaded systems.
• Strong proficiency in 3D vector mathematics, matrices, and linear algebra.
• Advanced experience designing and implementing combat, animation, locomotion, or physics systems.
• Solid debugging skills and experience resolving complex technical challenges.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio and development tools that improve engineering workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, set goals, share knowledge, and drive initiatives independently.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry developments.
• Openness to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and an openness to learning, experimenting, and improving are highly valued.

• Design, implement, optimize, document, and maintain core gameplay systems.
• Take ownership of key gameplay features, ensuring scalability, performance, and quality.
• Develop tools and debugging utilities that streamline gameplay development.
• Collaborate with designers and other specialists to create engaging gameplay mechanics.
• Partner with design, QA, production, and other teams to define technical scope, priorities, and delivery plans.
• Debug, profile, and resolve technical challenges across large-scale gameplay systems.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• Mentor junior and mid-level team members, share knowledge, and support the team's growth.