Senior Engineer, Open World

Job description

As an Senior Engineer, Open World at CD PROJEKT RED, you’ll be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of our technology for Open World systems.

You’ll collaborate with designers, programmers, and other specialists to build the tech that powers our games — and apply your expertise across various areas of game programming.

Daily Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining Open World and Engine systems, such as Smart Objects, Living Cities, NPC Behaviors, etc.
• Taking ownership of core Open World components, ensuring scalability, performance, and quality.
• Developing tools and debug utilities to streamline Open World development.
• Collaborating with designers and other specialists to create a believable living world.
• Partnering with design, QA, production, and other teams to define technical scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Debugging, profiling, and resolving technical challenges across large-scale systems.
• Conducting code reviews and maintaining clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• Defining and documenting technical standards.
• Collaborating on rapid prototyping, R&D, and testing new technologies and ideas.

• Extensive experience in game programming or related development roles.
• Experience in successfully shipping at least one game.
• Expertise in C++ coding principles and practices, with experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Strong understanding of game engine architecture, algorithms, and multi-threaded systems.
• Advanced experience with designing and implementing gameplay systems (e.g., AI, Animation, Gameplay).
• Solid debugging skills and experience resolving complex technical issues.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio and tools pipelines to enhance developer workflows.
• Comfortable exchanging respectful, constructive feedback.
• Mentoring experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to ownership, knowledge-sharing, and independent initiative.
• Passion for professional growth and staying updated on industry trends.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with agile ways of working.
• We value curiosity, flexibility, and collaborative energy!

Working mode

• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw office.
  
  Our team works primarily from our Warsaw office, so we give priority to candidates who are open to relocating to Poland.
• For selected roles, remote work from within Europe may be considered.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings — it’s all covered. 
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.

Health & Well-Being

• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland).
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, and paid sick leave.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual Leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off each month when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8 and 10 AM (CET).
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Training, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
  
  There’s always something to learn!
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​our canteens offer a range of healthy meals.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has  electric car charging points, green zones, and much more.
  
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• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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