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Gameplay Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED
Location
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship
Experience
Senior · Lead
Posted
2 days ago
Type
Permanent · On-site

About the role

Company Mission

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers.

Project Context

Project Hadar is a completely new IP currently in its early days. This opportunity involves building a universe from the ground up, where individual ideas, experience, and creativity can directly shape the project’s vision, identity, and direction.


Daily Responsibilities

  • Building and leading a team responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining gameplay systems tech such as 3C, Combat, Navigation, NPCs and Open world.
  • Collaborating with game designers, animators, writers and other specialists.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in developing gameplay systems in AA/AAA projects.
  • Proven experience leading a development team.
  • Experience in successfully shipping at least one game.
  • Expertise in C++ coding principles and practices.
  • Strong communication and team leadership skills.
  • Experience in risk management and team development.
  • Value openness, constructive feedback sharing, and respectful dialogue.
  • Bring perspective while remaining collaborative.
  • Passion for professional growth and staying updated on industry trends.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  • Familiarity with agile ways of working.
  • Curiosity, adaptability, and team spirit.

Nice to have:

  • Experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.

Additional Information

  • Working mode: In-office full-time capacity from Warsaw.
  • Type of contract: Employment Contract (Umowa o pracę).
  • Estimated pay range: 39 800 – 54 670 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.

Relocation Support

  • Relocation package: Includes flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, relocating pets and family, and shipping of belongings.
  • Relocation assistance: Handling of legalization operations and tax settlements.
  • Language support: Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouse or partner.
  • Leave: 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

  • Private medical healthcare: Selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for partner and relatives.
  • Life insurance: Comprehensive pension and insurance plans.
  • Preventative care: Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
  • Mental health: Free psychological and psychiatrist care and various well-being initiatives.
  • Sports card: Access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities.
  • Menstrual leave: One extra day off when experiencing period pain.
  • Parents/Family: RED Parents Network for working parents, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events; RED Summer Camp for Kids (ages 5–12).

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Welcome pack: Filled with goodies upon joining.
  • Professional development: Trainings, lectures, courses, workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
  • Cafeteria platform: Access to subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers, and codes for shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
  • Gifts: Newborn baby gifts and regular company swag.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office: Bring your pet to the studio.
  • Social events: Regular gatherings to unwind, play games, and have fun.
  • Amenities:
    • Canteens with healthy selections.
    • Truly international working environment.
    • Sustainability features: Electric car charging points and green zones.
    • Bicycle storage, repair equipment, and showers.
    • Onsite gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
  • Dress code: No dress code, casual environment.
CPR

CD PROJEKT RED

Games & Interactive
Open roles
34
Founded
2002
Employees
1001-5000
Location
8 offices