CD PROJEKT RED
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorGameplayEngineer
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“Senior Gameplay Engineer at CD PROJEKT RED. Skills: C++, Unreal Engine, Gameplay architecture, Multiplayer networking. Creating architecture that enables compelling gameplay in a large open world. Supporting both single player and multiplayer environments”
What You'll Achieve.
Create compelling gameplay; Ensure scalable, high-performance player experiences; Achieve the best quality and performance
Industry & Context.
Debug, profile, and bug fix code
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
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
What You'll Do.
Creating architecture that enables compelling gameplay in a large open world
Supporting both single player and multiplayer environments
and maintain modular plugins and project integrations within Unreal Engine 5
high-performance player experiences
Act 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
and bug fix code to achieve the best quality and performance
Document code and work
Create debug tools for other developers
Create tests to cover existing functionality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate in cross-disciplinary pods; Architect systems that empower other engineers and content creators
Communication Scope
Clear and effective communication; Ability to communicate across language and time zone barriers
Full Job Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/CDPRED) where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members! CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will be responsible for creating architecture that enables compelling gameplay in a large open world, while supporting both single player and multiplayer environments. You will define, build, and maintain modular plugins and project integrations within Unreal Engine 5 to ensure scalable, high-performance player experiences. Daily 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. ## Qualifications * 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
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