Gameplay Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED creates story-driven RPGs, including The Witcher series.

• Design, implement, maintain, and extend gameplay and engine systems focused on NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation
• Develop and improve systems for responsive, believable NPC movement and interactions in the game world
• Create tools and debugging utilities for efficient development and iteration of NPC gameplay systems
• Collaborate with game designers, animators, and other disciplines to develop and refine NPC movement, behaviors, and gameplay mechanics
• Write, improve, and maintain automated and gameplay-focused tests
• Debug, profile, optimize, and resolve technical issues with QA and other teams
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested C++ code
• Own gameplay features from technical design through implementation, testing, and iteration
• Share technical knowledge, provide constructive feedback, and support the growth of other engineers
• Collaborate with the engineering team and Producer to identify technical priorities, address challenges, and support project goals

• At least 5 years of professional experience in gameplay programming
• Strong proficiency in C++
• Experience contributing to a commercial game through significant production milestones or release; AAA-scale experience is ideal
• Strong understanding of game engine architecture, algorithms, and multithreaded systems
• Strong proficiency in 3D vector mathematics, matrices, and linear algebra
• Advanced experience designing and implementing gameplay systems such as animation, locomotion, navigation, combat, or physics
• Ability to debug, profile, and optimize complex gameplay systems
• Experience collaborating with designers, animators, QA, and other disciplines throughout game development
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to technical challenges
• Working proficiency in English, spoken and written
• Values open, constructive feedback and respectful dialogue
• Brings an individual perspective while remaining open to different ideas and approaches
• Willingness to share knowledge and support other engineers
• Будет плюсом: hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, particularly Unreal Engine 5, experience developing NPC animation, locomotion, navigation, or related gameplay systems, experience developing or optimizing animation and locomotion systems for third-person games, experience or interest in mentoring engineers, coordinating technical tasks, and supporting team communication, interest in developing technical leadership skills and taking on broader responsibilities within the engineering team

• Relocation to Warsaw is required
• Relocation package includes a flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, relocation support for pets and family, and shipping of belongings
• Relocation assistance with legalization procedures and tax settlements
• Polish lessons for employees and their spouse or partner
• Private medical healthcare plans include dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, with access for partners and relatives
• Life insurance and pension plans
• Annual cancer-prevention screenings covered by the company
• Free psychological and psychiatric care and well-being initiatives
• Sports card providing access to sporting and fitness facilities across the city
• Employees who menstruate can take one extra day off for period pain
• RED Parents Network offers support for working parents, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events
• RED Summer Camp for children aged 5–12 is mostly paid for by the company
• 20 To 26 days of paid holiday per year and paid sick leave
• Welcome pack
• Trainings, lectures, courses, workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes
• Cafeteria platform offers subscription benefits, additional medical packages, shop and cinema vouchers, and public transport reimbursement
• Gifts for newborns and regular company merchandise
• Dog-friendly office
• Regular social events at the studio
• Canteens with healthy selections
• International working environment
• Campus includes electric car charging points and green zones
• Bicycle parking, repair equipment, and showers
• Onsite gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, yoga, and boxing classes
• No dress code
• Employment Contract (“Umowa o pracę”)