Lead PCG/Tools Engineer

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT RED in Boston as a Lead PCG/Tools Engineer to work on Project Orion, the next Cyberpunk game. You will lead a team developing procedural tools for city, environment, and character generation. Responsibilities include team management, collaboration with designers and artists, tool development and enhancement, and research into PCG trends. The role requires extensive programming experience (C++, Unreal Engine), a strong understanding of geometric algorithms, and management experience. The position offers a hybrid/remote work option and various benefits.

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
• A good understanding of geometric algorithms and data structures

Responsibilities

• Manage your direct reports and help them grow in their role and ambitions, including setting up 1:1s, performance management, hiring and promotions
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience with Houdini
• Experience in performance/memory optimization
• Experience developing with XBox and PlayStation

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)
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual
• 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. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team
• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world