Remote Lead Quest Programmer - Narrative Systems Lead

CD Projekt

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

25 hours ago
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Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an experienced lead quest engineer to shape the technical direction of our narrative systems. You will bridge creative vision with solid engineering, mentor the quest engineering team, and drive high-quality C++ implementations across projects.

With 7+ years in AAA game programming and a deep expertise in quest systems, you will optimize tools, pipelines, and gameplay features while maintaining clean, maintainable code.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in AAA game programming.
  • 1+ year in technical leadership.
  • Expert in C++ and quest systems.

Responsibilities

  • Bridge creative vision and technical execution.
  • Manage and mentor the quest engineering team.
  • Develop and optimize narrative systems and tools.
  • Write clean, maintainable C++ code.

Skills

C++
Quest systems
Technical leadership

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an experienced lead quest engineer to shape the technical direction of our narrative systems. You will bridge creative vision with solid engineering, mentor the quest engineering team, and drive high-quality C++ implementations across projects.

With 7+ years in AAA game programming and a deep expertise in quest systems, you will optimize tools, pipelines, and gameplay features while maintaining clean, maintainable code.

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