Senior AI gameplay programmer building navigation, pathfinding, and avoidance systems for CD PROJEKT RED’s Cyberpunk 2 RPG. Creating scalable open - world AI tools and behaviors.
About the role
- Senior Gameplay Designer crafting mechanics and gameplay systems for Cyberpunk 2. Joining CD PROJEKT RED, creator of story-driven role-playing games.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and iterate on features, mechanics, and core gameplay systems for Cyberpunk 2
- Propose innovative and engaging designs aligned with the game direction
- Analyze, pitch, prototype, develop, and balance moment-to-moment gameplay, abilities, and mechanics
- Collaborate and produce in a cross-discipline environment
- Build and refine designs over time using internal and external feedback
- Stay current on industry trends, game genres, design methods and techniques, and audio-visual excellence
- Report to the Lead Gameplay Designer
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in the AAA game industry in a game design role
- Proven success creating compelling and innovative gameplay mechanics
- Experience developing shooters, open world, roleplaying and/or action games
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving project needs
- Willingness to experiment
- Commitment to high-quality work
- Positive and collaborative approach
- Background check required as part of the pre-employment process
- Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5 experience is a nice-to-have, not required
- Experience across multiple stages of AAA game production is a nice-to-have, not required
- Deep knowledge of CD PROJEKT RED games and other narrative or roleplaying-focused games is a nice-to-have, not required
- Passion for the cyberpunk genre and games is a nice-to-have, not required
Benefits
- 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
- 401(k) / RRSP with employer matching
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more
- Menstrual leave — one extra day off when experiencing period pain
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents
- Flexible working hours
- Trainings, lectures, and courses, including internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes
- Welcome pack filled with goodies
- Relocation assistance for US-based candidates
- Dog-friendly Boston office
- Truly international working environment
- No dress-code
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