Senior AI Engineer

CD PROJEKT SA

. Develop believable worlds by creating systems and features that help designers create highly advanced AI behaviours .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$127,200 - CA$209,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ programming and Unreal Engine, with a strong focus on developing AI systems, pathfinding, and navigation for open world games. Capable of writing optimized, bug-free code while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance game systems.

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C++ ProgrammingUnreal EnginePathfinding Systems DevelopmentAI Systems DevelopmentMulti-Threaded Systems

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingPathfindingNavigation SystemsAvoidance Systems3D MathematicsGeometric AlgorithmsData StructuresCode OptimizationMulti-Threaded ProgrammingAI Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCreative ThinkingStrategic Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Debug ToolsDesigner ToolsCurrent-Gen Console Hardware

Industry Keywords

Games IndustryOpen World PerformanceCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop believable worlds by creating systems and features that help designers create highly advanced AI behaviours
Work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077
Develop core navigation, pathfinding, and avoidance systems with a focus on scalability and open world performance
Work closely with designers and other developers to understand their needs and enable them to create smart and efficient AI systems
Build and maintain major systems that define AI behaviour in an open world
Develop debug tools and designer tools needed for the systems
Write high-quality, optimized, bug-free code aligned with project goals
Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure tools contribute effectively to all game systems and components

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5+ years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry
Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine
Deep expertise with pathfinding, navigation, and avoidance, ideally in an open world game
Experience with current-gen console hardware
A good understanding of geometric algorithms and data structures
Experience developing AI systems in games
Experience in writing Multi Threaded systems
Experience profiling and optimizing code at the systems level
A deep understanding of 3D mathematics
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
A welcome pack filled with goodies
Dog-friendly office
Truly international working environment
No dress-code