Senior Story Programmer

CD PROJEKT RED•Boston, MA

56d•$118,800 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Story Programmer to join our office in Boston to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will help the Team develop Story and Quest tools to enable designers to deliver on the vision of the game.

Requirements

At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the game industry.
Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
Ability to interpret the needs of less technical people and to communicate workflow with them.
Experience with Unreal’s cinematic sequencer.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working on Story or Quest tools.

Responsibilities

Work closely with quest and cinematic designers to understand their needs and ensure the tools meet the creative and technical goals.
Build and maintain story related plugins.
Ensure tools run efficiently without sacrificing performance, maintaining smooth workflows for the design team.
Write high-quality code that is optimised, bug-free, and aligned with project goals.
Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure the tools contribute effectively to all game systems and components.

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 — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
401K with employer matching.
Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
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.