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Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!\n CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Engineer, Gameplay to join the NPC team working on The Witcher 4. In this role, you'll design, develop, and improve gameplay systems focused on NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation, helping bring the world and its characters to life. You'll work closely with designers, animators, and other engineers to create responsive, believable NPC behaviors and interactions.\nThis is a unique opportunity to contribute to the next chapter of one of the most beloved RPG series in the world. We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise, hands-on gameplay programming experience, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for players.\n(This position requires working in our Warsaw Hub. Hybrid working mode available.)\nDaily Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, maintain, and extend gameplay and engine systems focused on NPC animation, locomotion, and navigation.\nDevelop and improve systems that support responsive, believable NPC movement and interactions within the game world.\nCreate tools and debugging utilities that support efficient development and iteration of NPC gameplay systems.\nCollaborate with game designers, animators, and other disciplines to develop and refine NPC movement, behaviors, and gameplay mechanics.\nWrite, improve, and maintain automated and gameplay-focused tests.\nDebug, profile, optimize, and resolve technical issues in collaboration with QA and other teams.\nWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested C++ code.\nTake ownership of gameplay features, from technical design through implementation, testing, and iteration.\nShare technical knowledge, provide constructive feedback, and support the growth of other engineers.\nCollaborate with the engineering team and Producer to identify technical priorities, address challenges, and support project goals.\n At least 5 years of professional experience in gameplay programming.\nStrong proficiency in C++.\nExperience contributing to the development of a commercial game, ideally at AAA scale, through significant production milestones or release.\nStrong understanding of game engine architecture, algorithms, and multithreaded systems.\nStrong proficiency in 3D vector mathematics, matrices, and linear algebra.\nAdvanced experience designing and implementing gameplay systems, such as animation, locomotion, navigation, combat, or physics.\nAbility to debug, profile, and optimize complex gameplay systems.\nExperience collaborating with designers, animators, QA, and other disciplines throughout game development.\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach technical challenges collaboratively.\nWorking proficiency in English, both spoken and written.\nValues open, constructive feedback and respectful dialogue.\nBrings their own perspective while remaining open to different ideas and approaches.\nWillingness to share knowledge and support other engineers.\nNice to Have\nHands-on experience working with Unreal Engine, particularly Unreal Engine 5.\nExperience developing NPC animation, locomotion, navigation, or NPC-related gameplay systems.\nExperience developing or optimizing animation and locomotion systems for third-person games.\nExperience or interest in mentoring other engineers, coordinating technical tasks, and supporting effective team communication.\nInterest in developing technical leadership skills and taking on broader responsibilities within the engineering team.\n Working mode\nIn-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.\nRelocation Support\nRelocation package - flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings.\nRelocation assistance - processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.\nPolish lessons for foreign employees - and for your spouse or partner, too.\nHealth & Well-Being\nPrivate medical healthcare - a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.\nLife insurance - comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.\nAnnual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.\nPsychological and psychiatrist care - free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.\nSports card - gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.\nMenstrual leave - employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.\nRED Parents Network - support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.\nRED Summer Camp for Kids - a fun summer program for children aged 5-12, majoritively paid by the company.\nPaid Leave - from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.\nPerks & Professional Growth\nA welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team.\nTrainings, lectures, and courses - workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!\nREDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.\nGifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!\nSocial Activities & Life in the Office\nDog-friendly office - dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.\nSocial events - we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.\nHealthy selections - canteens.\nTruly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.\nSustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.\nA designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.\nAn onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.\nNo dress-code - we like to keep it casual.\nEstimated pay range for this position: 23 700 - 37 455 PLN gross monthly. 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