Gameplay Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED; Polska; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Релокация в Варшаву

Медицинское страхование

Пенсионные планы

Корпоративные мероприятия и офисные ль

Собака в офисе

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED ищет старшего программиста по геймплею для разработки и поддержки систем NPC: анимации, локомоции и навигации, а также инструментов и тестов. Требуется опыт в AAA-проектах, сильное владение C++ и Unreal Engine.

Обязанности включают сотрудничество с дизайнерами, аниматорами и QA, оптимизацию и поддержку технических решений, работу над повышением качества игрового мира и производительности, релокацию в Варшаву и участие в жизни студии.

Qualifications

• Не менее 5 лет профессионального опыта в геймплейном программировании.
• Сильное владение C++ и понимание архитектуры движков игр.
• Опыт коммерческих проектов на AAA-уровне будет преимуществом.
• Умение дебаггить, профилировать и оптимизировать сложные игровые системы.
• Свободное владение английским языком, устная и письменная речь.

Responsibilities

• Разработка, внедрение и поддержка систем геймплея, а также движка, с упором на анимацию NPC, локомоцию и навигацию.
• Разработка и улучшение систем реалистичного перемещения NPC и их взаимодействий в игровом мире.
• Создание инструментов и отладочных утилит для эффективной разработки NPC-геймплея.
• Сотрудничество с дизайнерами, аниматорами и другими дисциплинами для улучшения движка и поведения NPC.
• Написание, улучшение и поддержка автоматических и геймплейно-ориентированных тестов.
• Debug, профилирование, оптимизация и устранение технических проблем совместно с QA и другими командами.
• Написание чистого, тестируемого C++ кода.
• Владение фичами геймплея от дизайна до реализации и итераций.
• Передача знаний и поддержка роста инженеров в команде.

Skills

C++

Gameplay programming

English (written)

Debugging and profiling

Multithreaded systems

Tools

Unreal Engine

Game engine architecture

Job description

Описание

CD PROJEKT RED creates story-driven RPGs, including The Witcher series.

Задачи

• Design, implement, maintain, and extend gameplay and engine systems focused on NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation
• Develop and improve systems for responsive, believable NPC movement and interactions in the game world
• Create tools and debugging utilities for efficient development and iteration of NPC gameplay systems
• Collaborate with game designers, animators, and other disciplines to develop and refine NPC movement, behaviors, and gameplay mechanics
• Write, improve, and maintain automated and gameplay-focused tests
• Debug, profile, optimize, and resolve technical issues with QA and other teams
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested C++ code
• Own gameplay features from technical design through implementation, testing, and iteration
• Share technical knowledge, provide constructive feedback, and support the growth of other engineers
• Collaborate with the engineering team and Producer to identify technical priorities, address challenges, and support project goals

Требования

• At least 5 years of professional experience in gameplay programming
• Strong proficiency in C++
• Experience contributing to a commercial game through significant production milestones or release; AAA-scale experience is ideal
• Strong understanding of game engine architecture, algorithms, and multithreaded systems
• Strong proficiency in 3D vector mathematics, matrices, and linear algebra
• Advanced experience designing and implementing gameplay systems such as animation, locomotion, navigation, combat, or physics
• Ability to debug, profile, and optimize complex gameplay systems
• Experience collaborating with designers, animators, QA, and other disciplines throughout game development
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to technical challenges
• Working proficiency in English, spoken and written
• Values open, constructive feedback and respectful dialogue
• Brings an individual perspective while remaining open to different ideas and approaches
• Willingness to share knowledge and support other engineers
• Будет плюсом: hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, particularly Unreal Engine 5, experience developing NPC animation, locomotion, navigation, or related gameplay systems, experience developing or optimizing animation and locomotion systems for third-person games, experience or interest in mentoring engineers, coordinating technical tasks, and supporting team communication, interest in developing technical leadership skills and taking on broader responsibilities within the engineering team

Условия

• Relocation to Warsaw is required
• Relocation package includes a flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, relocation support for pets and family, and shipping of belongings
• Relocation assistance with legalization procedures and tax settlements
• Polish lessons for employees and their spouse or partner
• Private medical healthcare plans include dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, with access for partners and relatives
• Life insurance and pension plans
• Annual cancer-prevention screenings covered by the company
• Free psychological and psychiatric care and well-being initiatives
• Sports card providing access to sporting and fitness facilities across the city
• Employees who menstruate can take one extra day off for period pain
• RED Parents Network offers support for working parents, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events
• RED Summer Camp for children aged 5–12 is mostly paid for by the company
• 20 To 26 days of paid holiday per year and paid sick leave
• Welcome pack Trainings, lectures, courses, workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes
• Cafeteria platform offers subscription benefits, additional medical packages, shop and cinema vouchers, and public transport reimbursement
• Gifts for newborns and regular company merchandise
• Dog-friendly office
• Regular social events at the studio
• Canteens with healthy selections
• International working environment
• Campus includes electric car charging points and green zones
• Bicycle parking, repair equipment, and showers
• Onsite gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, yoga, and boxing classes
• No dress code
• Employment Contract (“Umowa o pracę”)