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CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Engine Programmer

Posted 6 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Boston, MA
60K-150K
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Boston, MA
60K-150K
Senior level
As a Senior Engine Programmer, you'll develop streaming solutions and optimizations using Unreal Engine 5, collaborating with designers and artists.
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Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Engineer to work on Project Orion, 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 Orion Team responsible for developing Streaming solutions and optimizations to enable designers and artists to deliver on the vision of the game.

​​You'll be working with our team, who are working with Unreal Engine 5 to define the future of our games, and collaborating with engineers and artists to breathe life into our titles.

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Working with and maintaining streaming systems to maximize performance. 
  • Creating tools and data pipelines to achieve our massive world with minimal performance impact.
  • Design and implement optimal streaming solutions for our game experience.
  • Developing optimal workflows to enable our art and design teams to bring the world of Orion to life.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of industry experience.
  • Fluent C++.
  • Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine, preferably a shipped title with UE technology.
  • Strong knowledge of data structures and streaming workflows.
  • Strong multithreaded programming experience.
  • 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.

Additional Information

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

Health & Well-being

  • 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.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • 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.

Life in the Office

  • 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.

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Top Skills

C++
Unreal Engine 5

CD PROJEKT RED Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02452

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