Expert Gameplay Programmer - AI

CD PROJEKT RED

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

Remote · Canada

Experience

Senior · 7+ years

Job description

Expert Gameplay Programmer - AI at CD PROJEKT RED working on Cyberpunk 2, architecting systems and features for spawning and behavioral AI in a systemic open world. The role combines hands-on development with technical mentorship of other developers.

At a glance

Employment: Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode: Remote · Canada
Pay: CAD 180,100 – 247,600 / year
Apply before: May 1, 2027

What you'll do

Work closely with designers and other developers to understand their needs and ensure they have the ability to efficiently populate the open world.
Build and maintain major systems used to bring the open world to life, covering areas such as spawning, AI, and systemic gameplay.
Monitor performance and memory usage in the open world, making optimizations as needed and developing strategies for other team members to make improvements.
Oversee the technical efforts of other developers through code reviews, mentoring, and reviewing technical proposals.
Develop debug tools, and designer tools needed for non-deterministic systemic gameplay.
Write high-quality code that is optimised, bug-free, and aligned with project goals.
Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure the tools contribute effectively to all game systems and components.

What we're looking for

At least 7+ years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine.
Experience with procedural content generation and systemic gameplay.
Experience with current-gen console hardware.
Experience developing AI systems in games.
A good understanding of geometric algorithms and data structures.
Experience in writing Multi Threaded systems.
Experience profiling and optimizing code.
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

Professional experience with Mass AI in Unreal 5.
Experience with ECS or Mass Framework.
Experience working in a large development environment.
Shipped at least 1 AAA title.

Benefits

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.

Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.

Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
RRSP with employer matching.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents.
Flexible working hours.
A welcome pack filled with goodies.
Dog-friendly office.
Truly international working environment.
No dress-code.
This role may be eligible for a long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period).

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About CD PROJEKT RED

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

Key facts

Working on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077
This position is a new role
This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote