Senior Story Programmer

CD PROJEKT RED • Boston, MA

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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 & mental).
• Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior