About the role

Expert Rendering Engineer specializing in Unreal Engine 5 at CD PROJEKT RED for Cyberpunk 2. Innovating rendering solutions and enhancing performance across platforms in game development.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement engine enhancements to meet performance and functionality requirements
Identify rendering limitations in Unreal Engine and design solutions that support our visual identity and fidelity goals
Establish GPU frame budgets in collaboration with the technical art department
Partner with art teams to create tools and technologies that bring dynamism to our worlds
Improve and maintain shared engine technology across the company to support multiple projects and teams
Debug and resolve engine and game issues, ensuring stability and performance
Optimize memory usage, GPU and CPU workloads, and rendering performance across platforms
Mentor programmers and provide technical guidance to the team

Extensive professional experience in game development, including significant focus on rendering architecture
Experience contributing to a shipped game project in a production environment
Experience developing for consoles (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation) and PC platforms
Strong proficiency in C++
Strong experience with GPU-driven rendering pipeline techniques
Deep understanding of data structures, streaming workflows, and multithreaded programming
Experience with low-level GPU profiling, debugging, and optimization
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges and deliver effective solutions
Commitment to high technical standards and advancing game engine technology
Clear communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach to teamwork

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
Gym Membership Reimbursement
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
Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team