Senior Gameplay Engineer NPC Animation & Locomotion

Game Companies; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 264,000 - 418,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Relocation assistance

Polish lessons

Private medical health care

Life insurance

Annual health screenings

Gym access

Paid leave

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Engineer, Gameplay to join the NPC team working on The Witcher 4 in Warsaw. You will design, develop, and improve NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation systems with designers and other engineers.

Ideal candidate has strong C++ hands-on gameplay programming experience, with a passion for memorable player experiences and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in gameplay programming with strong C++ proficiency.
• Experience on AAA-scale titles or major releases.
• Fluent English; ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and extend gameplay and engine systems for NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation.
• Develop and improve systems for responsive NPC movement and interactions.
• Create tools and debugging utilities to support efficient development and iteration.
• Collaborate with designers, animators, QA, and other disciplines on gameplay mechanics.
• Write, improve, and maintain automated and gameplay-focused tests.
• Debug, profile, and optimize complex gameplay systems.

Skills

5+ years gameplay

C++

AAA game dev

Game engine architecture

3D maths

Gameplay systems

Debug & profiling

跨-disciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

open feedback culture

knowledge sharing

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Engineer, Gameplay to join the NPC team working on The Witcher 4 in Warsaw. You will design, develop, and improve NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation systems with designers and other engineers.

Ideal candidate has strong C++ hands-on gameplay programming experience, with a passion for memorable player experiences and collaboration across disciplines.