Lead Gameplay Engineer — Remote, Unreal Engine 5

CD PROJEKT RED; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Canada is seeking a Lead Gameplay Programmer to steer the Cyberpunk 2 gameplay team. This role requires excellent coding skills in C++ and team management experience. The candidate will work hybrid or remotely, ensuring high-quality player experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The estimated annual salary ranges from $180,100 to $247,600 CAD.

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare

Free mental health support

20 days holiday per year

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Internal workshops and e-learning classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of programming experience in the games industry.
• Solid management experience with a team of programmers.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical ideas.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports and guide team growth.
• Develop scalable gameplay systems in Unreal Engine.
• Foster collaboration between teams.
• Interact with designers and other developers to align goals.
• Contribute to project planning.

Skills

C++ programming

Team management

3D math

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

A leading game development company in Canada is seeking a Lead Gameplay Programmer to steer the Cyberpunk 2 gameplay team. This role requires excellent coding skills in C++ and team management experience. The candidate will work hybrid or remotely, ensuring high-quality player experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The estimated annual salary ranges from $180,100 to $247,600 CAD.