Senior AI Engineer (Fully Remote)

CD PROJEKT RED; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health coverage

26 vacation days

RRSP matching

Lifestyle spending account

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a senior game programmer to build and optimize AI systems, navigation, and pathfinding for cutting-edge open-world experiences. You will write efficient C++ code, create designer debugging tools, and collaborate with designers across game systems.

The role requires deep Unreal Engine expertise, multi-threaded optimization, and familiarity with current-gen consoles. Flexible collaboration and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of professional game programming experience.
• Strong C++ and Unreal Engine skills with deep expertise in open world pathfinding.
• Experience with current-gen console hardware, multi-threaded systems, and system-level optimization.

Responsibilities

• Work with designers to build smart AI systems and maintain core navigation, pathfinding, and avoidance systems.
• Write optimized, bug-free C++ code and develop debug/designer tools.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across game systems.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

Open world pathfinding

Multi-threaded systems

Tools

Debug tools

Job description

• Work with designers to build smart AI systems and maintain core navigation, pathfinding, and avoidance systems.
• Write optimized, bug-free C++ code and develop debug/designer tools.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across game systems.

Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of professional game programming experience.
• Strong C++ and Unreal Engine skills with deep expertise in open world pathfinding.
• Experience with current-gen console hardware, multi-threaded systems, and system-level optimization.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Mass AI in Unreal 5, ECS, or 3D navigation.
• Shipped at least 1 AAA title.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• 26 vacation days, RRSP matching, and lifestyle spending account.
• Flexible working hours and training opportunities.

CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio crafting revolutionary, story-driven RPGs like Cyberpunk and The Witcher. Our international team is known for a culture of creativity, transparency, and a passion for pushing gaming boundaries.