Lead Tools Programmer

CD PROJEKT RED•Boston, MA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Tools Programmer to join our development efforts on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. The Lead Tools Programmer will build and lead a cross-disciplinary team to create, update, and maintain tools that boost the efficiency and effectiveness of content creators and developers. This includes essential tooling for pipeline management, build automation, art and animation, all requiring continuous documentation.

Requirements

At least 5+ years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
Deep proficiency in C++ programming.
Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or similar AAA game engines.
Proficiency in UI/UX design, specifically with Slate, Editor Utility Widgets, or comparable frameworks.
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
A customer oriented work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on a released AAA title.
Experience with a scripting language or system, such as Blueprint, Python, MEL.
Experience with Digital Content Creation software.
Experience with C#.
Experience with Build system software such as Jenkins, Horde.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of in-house tools and systems to improve workflows across all disciplines.
Develop custom editor tools, content pipelines, and asset management systems that integrate seamlessly with Unreal Engine 5.
Collaborate with other departments to proactively identify bottlenecks, pain points, and opportunities for optimization.
Integrate and improve existing tools used across projects and the organization.
Work with production and recruiting teams to hire, onboard, and scope the tools engineering team.
Distill tool support requests into meaningful, actionable work while effectively delegating to the team, ensuring deliverables are processed on time.
Propose tools or technologies that could enhance the ability to deliver great systems support.
Provide direct management and mentorship to your reports, fostering their professional growth and career ambitions. This includes 1:1s, performance management, hiring, and promotions.
Work closely with designers, artists, and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned across disciplines to deliver on the expectations.
Ensure the tooling pipeline is running efficiently across the board.
Write high-quality code that is optimized, bug-free, and aligned with project goals.

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.
401K 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!
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.