Senior Engine Programmer (Cinematic)

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Engine Programmer (Cinematic) to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. In this role, you will become part of the team responsible for developing cinematic solutions that enable designers and artists to deliver on the vision of the game.

You'll be working with a world-class team of engineers, artists and designers in Unreal Engine 5, creating technology that will define the future of our games and enabling our art teams to breathe life into our titles.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Working with the Story Team and maintaining cinematic systems. 
• Creating tools and data pipelines to realize our massive world with minimal performance impact.
• Designing and implementing improvements to the level sequencer.
• Developing optimal workflows to enable our art and design teams to bring the world of Cyberpunk 2 to life.

• 7+ years of industry experience.
• Fluent C++.
• Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Strong knowledge of cinematic workflows.
• Experience with low-level profiling and optimization.
• Strong communication skills, responsibility, sense of ownership and dedication for work.
• A proactive attitude towards helping the team to get their work done faster and more efficiently.

Nice to have:

• Shipped at least one Unreal-based project for Xbox, Playstation consoles.

The application window for this position will close by 04/30/2026.

This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote.

Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

Health & Well-Being

• 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.

Perks & Professional Growth

• 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.

Life in the Office

• 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.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $118,800 - $198,000 USD annually

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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