Senior gameplay animator crafting responsive, character - driven animation for Velan Studios’ video games. Collaborating with designers and engineers across prototyping, engine integration, and polished production.
About the role
- Senior Gameplay Engineer at CD PROJEKT RED responsible for creating architecture for large open world gameplay. Collaborating with teams to support single-player and multiplayer environments using Unreal Engine 5.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in cross-disciplinary pods, acting as the technical owner for critical gameplay features
- Architect systems that empower other engineers and content creators to iterate quickly on top-quality gameplay experiences
- Design code paths that work elegantly with all of Unreal Engine's network models
- Contribute to internal shared technology used by projects across the organization
- Write readable, high quality, efficient C++ code
- Maintain, debug, profile, and bug fix code to achieve the best quality and performance
- Document code and work, create debug tools for other developers, and create tests to cover existing functionality
Requirements
- Deep proficiency in C++ programming
- Extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine and the ability to mentor others in Unreal
- Substantial networking experience and understanding of multiplayer gameplay architecture
- Knowledge of game engine architecture and algorithms
- Understanding of testing strategies for multiplayer development
- Clear and effective communication: We have a multilingual and multicultural working environment and the ability to communicate across language and time zone barriers is essential (Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)
- Nice to have: Shipped at least one Unreal-based game, particularly with networked or multiplayer modes
- Experience developing for recent generation consoles
- Experience profiling and optimizing bandwidth.
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
- RRSP with employer matching
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more
- 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
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Degree requirement
Tech skills
Location requirements
Report this job
Found something wrong with the page? Please let us know by submitting a report below.
Gameplay Programmer developing mechanics for Behaviour Interactive’s horror game Dead by Daylight. Implementing, optimizing, and testing features with designers, artists, animators, and QA.
Senior Unreal Engineer building a Supercell - backed mobile adventure game. Owning gameplay features, architecture, and mobile performance in a lean remote team.
Senior Gameplay Animator creating high - quality gameplay animations for combat - focused AAA game. Joining Keywords Studios for a short - term contract in a collaborative team environment.
Data Capture Specialist capturing gameplay data for AI systems at Your Software Supplier. Requires a passion for AAA games and technical proficiency in data capture tools.
Gameplay AI Software Engineer for Blackbird Interactive developing original game in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborating on gameplay features and systems in a flexible remote work environment with Canadian candidates only.
Senior Software Engineer developing gameplay and engine systems for original game in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborating with cross - functional teams to deliver a polished and fun gaming experience.
Lead Software Engineer shaping the technical execution of a new original game in Unreal Engine 5. Oversee engineering efforts, establish workflows, and mentor developers in a remote - friendly environment.
Principal Gameplay Programmer developing and maintaining tools for game systems at People Can Fly. Working on AAA titles with a creative team using Unreal Engine.
Supervisor for Community Programs at the City of Toronto. Overseeing Supportive Housing and Homemakers and Nurses Services program operations with a focus on client care and staff management.