Lead Programmer, Quests

CD PROJEKT SA

. Lead the engineering team focused on narrative technologies for Cyberpunk 2 .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$180,100 - CA$247,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading engineering teams within the AAA video game industry, with a strong focus on C++ programming and the development of custom narrative and quest systems. Proven ability to translate creative requirements into technical specifications while fostering collaboration across multiple teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C++ ProgrammingTechnical LeadershipCustom Quest Systems DevelopmentCollaboration in Shared-Technology EnvironmentsUnreal Engine Knowledge

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingCustom Quest Systems DevelopmentNode-Based Editor WorkflowsPerformance OptimizationBug Diagnosis and Resolution

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineQuest ToolsAuthoring Tools

Industry Keywords

AAA Video Game IndustryNarrative TechnologiesMultiplayer Networking ArchitectureClient-Server Synchronization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FluxNode.jsUnreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the engineering team focused on narrative technologies for Cyberpunk 2
Manage direct reports and support their professional development and career ambitions
Conduct one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, recruitment, and promotion planning
Mentor the team on code quality, collaborative workflows, and technical execution
Translate creative and narrative requirements into clear technical needs
Collaborate with lead architects and stakeholders responsible for maintaining the shared quest system
Define feature requests, oversee their integration, and drive continuous improvement
Lead the development, integration, and evolution of quest features
Ensure the efficiency of quest tools and runtime performance
Maintain and optimize narrative and quest features
Foster collaborative workflows with shared technology teams
Write high-quality, clean, optimized, and maintainable C++ code
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve bugs in quest features and authoring tools
Collaborate with the cinematics, narrative, and core gameplay teams to integrate quest systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years of professional programming experience in the AAA video game industry
At least 1 year of experience in technical leadership, people management, or leading an engineering team
Excellent proficiency in C++ programming
Demonstrated experience developing custom quest systems, custom narrative tools, or workflows for a node-based editor
Demonstrated experience in a highly collaborative shared-technology environment spanning multiple teams or projects
Ability to identify the needs of creative teams and translate their vision into clear technical requirements
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in multicultural, multi-time-zone environments
Nice to have: Knowledge of Unreal Engine architecture
Nice to have: Understanding of multiplayer networking architecture and client-server synchronization
Nice to have: Participation in the development and launch of at least one AAA game using custom narrative or quest tools
Nice to have: Knowledge of Unreal Engine UI tools or editor scripting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid health insurance, including dental, vision, and mental health coverage
Free mental health support, including access to counselling services, psychiatric care, and a variety of wellness webinars
26 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 statutory holidays per year
Group RRSP with employer matching contributions
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): CAD 100 per month applicable to fitness, wellness, Internet expenses, home-office equipment, education, streaming services, and more
Menstrual leave
RED Parents Network: support for working parents
Flexible working hours
Training, seminars, and courses, including internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning courses
Welcome kit filled with gifts
Dog-friendly office
International work environment
No dress code
Discretionary stock purchase options