Engineering Manager: NPC Animation & Navigation (Unreal)

CD Projekt; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 444,000 - 610,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Polish language lessons

Private medical healthcare

Life insurance

Annual cancer screenings

Gym access and sports card

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Engineering Manager to join the team working on The Witcher 4. You’ll lead a gameplay engineering team focused on NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation systems.

You’ll collaborate with designers, animators, QA, and production to ensure top-quality gameplay experiences. This role requires strong technical leadership and a passion for games, with hybrid work in Warsaw.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Unreal Engine, preferably AA/AAA projects.
• Experience developing NPC animation, locomotion, navigation, or related gameplay systems.
• Led a development team of around 7 members or similar size.
• Credited on at least one shipped AA/AAA title in a lead/management role.
• Proficient in C++ and Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong knowledge of gameplay systems (motion matching, animation).
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience in risk management and team development.
• Strong working proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Values constructive feedback and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and extend gameplay and engine systems.
• Design, implement, and extend NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation systems.
• Develop and improve NPC movement and interactions in the game world.
• Develop tools and debugging utilities for gameplay development.
• Collaborate with designers and cross-functional teams to deliver engaging gameplay mechanics.
• Write, improve, and maintain automated and gameplay-focused tests.
• Debug, profile, optimize, and resolve technical issues with QA and others.
• Collaborate with production and other teams to deliver cohesive gameplay experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Mentor other engineers and foster technical growth.
• Define technical priorities with Product Owner and engineering team.

Skills

Unreal Engine expertise

C++

English proficiency

Leadership experience

Team management

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Engineering Manager to join the team working on The Witcher 4. You’ll lead a gameplay engineering team focused on NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation systems.

You’ll collaborate with designers, animators, QA, and production to ensure top-quality gameplay experiences. This role requires strong technical leadership and a passion for games, with hybrid work in Warsaw.