Lead Gameplay Engineer (NPC Behavior)

About the Position

Lead Gameplay Engineer (NPC Behavior)

CD PROJEKT RED is developing a new original IP called Project Hadar, an RPG universe being built from the ground up with a focus on story-driven gameplay. The role is within the Engineering department and involves building NPC community and behavior technologies for this emerging game project.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team responsible for NPC community and behavior technology design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with game designers, animators, writers, and other specialists.
• Partner with design, QA, production, and other teams to define technical scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Debug, profile, and resolve technical challenges across large-scale systems.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• Define and document technical standards.
• Collaborate on rapid prototyping, R&D, and testing new technologies and ideas.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in developing NPC behavior systems in AA/AAA projects.
• Proven experience leading a development team.
• Experience in successfully shipping at least one game.
• Expertise in C++ coding principles and practices.
• Nice to have: experience in Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience in risk management and team development.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with agile ways of working.
• Value openness, constructive feedback sharing, respectful dialogue, curiosity, adaptability, and team spirit.

We Offer

• In-office full-time work in Warsaw.
• Relocation package including flight, company apartment for the first month, pet and family relocation, shipping belongings.
• Relocation assistance with legalization and tax settlements.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and their partners.
• Paid leave: 20 to 26 days holiday per year and paid sick leave.
• Private medical healthcare plans including dental and unlimited rehabilitation for employee and family.
• Life insurance and comprehensive pension plans.
• Annual cancer prevention screenings funded by the company.
• Free psychological and psychiatrist care.
• Sports card granting access to fitness facilities.
• Menstrual leave: one extra day off for period pain.
• RED Parents Network with childcare benefits and family events.
• RED Summer Camp for kids aged 5–12, mostly paid by the company.
• Welcome pack upon joining.
• Trainings, workshops, lectures, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
• Cafeteria platform offering subscriptions, additional medical packages, vouchers, and transport reimbursements.
• Gifts for newborn children and other swag.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Regular social events.
• Healthy canteen options.
• International working environment.
• Sustainability initiatives including electric car charging points and green zones.
• Bicycle parking with repair equipment and showers.
• Onsite gym with climbing wall, Gym Assistant support, yoga and boxing classes.
• Casual dress code.
• Monthly gross estimated pay range: 39,800 – 54,670 PLN.
• Employment contract (umowa o pracę).

About the Company

CD PROJEKT RED is a renowned game development studio known for its critically acclaimed titles such as The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077. The company is committed to creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences.