Senior Gameplay Engineer - Combat

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior Gameplay Engineer - Combat to work on Project Sirius, a multiplayer RPG combining elements of The Witcher. Collaborate with designers and animators using Unreal Engine 5 to build and maintain core character ability systems. Responsibilities include building flexible gameplay systems for both single-player and multiplayer, writing high-quality code, and working closely with the team. The position requires 10+ years of game programming experience, proficiency in C++, Unreal Engine knowledge, extensive multiplayer experience, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a hybrid/remote work option in the USA or Canada, along with benefits such as company-paid healthcare, paid leave, 401k matching, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry
• Proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology
• Extensive multiplayer experience
• Knowledge of game engine architecture and algorithms
• Thorough multi-threaded programming skills
• Excellent communication skills: We have a multilingual and multicultural working environment and the ability to communicate across language and time zone barriers is essential

Responsibilities

• Work closely with designers and animators to fulfill the vision of the game
• Build and maintain solid and flexible gameplay systems that work in both singleplayer and multiplayer
• Write high-quality code that is optimized, bug-free, and aligned with project goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipped at least one Unreal-based project for Xbox, Playstation consoles
• Experience using GAS

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