Senior Gameplay Engineer — AAA RPG Systems Lead (Hybrid)

CD Project; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 264,000 - 418,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Polish lessons

Private medical care

Life insurance

Annual health screenings

Gym access

Casual environment

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to design, implement and optimize gameplay technology for The Witcher 4. You will collaborate with designers and engineers to build robust systems and scalable gameplay experiences, with opportunities to contribute across multiple areas.

The role requires working in our Warsaw hub with hybrid options; relocation is supported. Join a globally renowned studio shaping ambitious, story-driven RPGs and engage with cross-disciplinary teams for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional programming in games.
• Shipped at least one AAA title.
• Strong C++ and Unreal Engine 5 expertise.
• Solid understanding of game engine architecture, algorithms and multithreading.
• Strong 3D vector math, matrices and linear algebra.
• Experience designing combat, animation, locomotion or physics systems.
• Solid debugging skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with development tools including Visual Studio.
• Ability to take ownership, set goals and drive initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry developments.
• Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Curiosity, adaptability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, optimize, document and maintain core gameplay systems.
• Own key gameplay features ensuring scalability and quality.
• Develop tools and debugging utilities for gameplay workflows.
• Collaborate with designers and specialists on gameplay mechanics.
• Partner with design, QA, production to define scope and plans.
• Debug, profile and resolve issues in large-scale systems.
• Conduct code reviews and promote clean, modular code.
• Mentor junior and mid-level teammates; share knowledge.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine 5

Game engine architecture

Multithreading

3D math

Animation/ locomotion

Debugging

Visual Studio

Agile

English fluency

Ownership

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to design, implement and optimize gameplay technology for The Witcher 4. You will collaborate with designers and engineers to build robust systems and scalable gameplay experiences, with opportunities to contribute across multiple areas.

The role requires working in our Warsaw hub with hybrid options; relocation is supported. Join a globally renowned studio shaping ambitious, story-driven RPGs and engage with cross-disciplinary teams for