Unreal Engine Core Engineer - Open-World AAA Systems

CD PROJEKT RED; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 264,000 - 413,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Life insurance

Annual paid leave 20–26 days

Gym membership reimbursement

Remote-friendly / Europe-wide options

On-site gym & campus facilities

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Core Engineer to advance Unreal Engine core code and develop streaming, editor tools, and physics support for future Witcher saga projects. You will guide the project tech, shaping engine details and performance at scale, while collaborating across disciplines to deliver memorable worlds.

The role emphasizes strong ownership, deep engine knowledge, and the ability to push technology forward with a team of talented developers. Warsaw-based with flexible remote options.

Qualifications

• Significant Unreal Engine experience, including core systems and tooling.
• Proficient in C++ and multithreaded programming for high-performance games.
• Experience with physics (ChaosPhysics) and world-building tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core Unreal Engine-based technology for a large open world game.
• Propose and implement solutions for performance and scale.
• Collaborate with Epic and teams to advance technology.
• Create tools and data pipelines for massive worlds with minimal overhead.
• Ensure deliverables meet stakeholder needs across disciplines.
• Own and communicate clearly with power users of the systems.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Multithreading

World-building tools

Collaboration

Tools

ChaosPhysics

Streaming pipelines

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Core Engineer to advance Unreal Engine core code and develop streaming, editor tools, and physics support for future Witcher saga projects. You will guide the project tech, shaping engine details and performance at scale, while collaborating across disciplines to deliver memorable worlds.

The role emphasizes strong ownership, deep engine knowledge, and the ability to push technology forward with a team of talented developers. Warsaw-based with flexible remote options.