Lead PCG/Tools Engineer

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Lead PCG/Tools Engineer to lead the Orion Team responsible for developing procedural tools for Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will manage direct reports, work closely with designers and artists, guide your team to build and enhance PCG tools, and ensure the tooling pipeline is running efficiently.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine
• Experience with current-gen console hardware
• A good understanding of geometric algorithms and data structures
• 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
• Management experience
• Tool Development experience
• Unreal experience with PCG experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manage your direct reports and help them grow in their role and ambitions
• Work closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned with everyone to deliver on the expectations
• Guiding your team to build and enhance PCG tools, focusing on scalability, efficiency and ease of use within Unreal Engine
• Ensure the tooling pipeline is running efficiently across the board
• Research emerging trends in PCG, tools development and Unreal Engine
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure the tools contribute effectively to all game systems and components
• Write high-quality code that is optimised, bug-free, and aligned with project goals

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)
• 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