Senior PCG/Tools Engineer

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior PCG/Tools Engineer to join our office in Boston to work on Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. In this role, you will help the Orion Team develop procedural tools to enable designers and artists to deliver on the vision of the game.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Work closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure the procedural tools meet the creative and technical goals.
• Build and enhance PCG tools, focusing on scalability, efficiency and ease of use within Unreal Engine.
• Ensure tools run efficiently without sacrificing performance, maintaining smooth workflows for the design and art teams.
• Write high-quality code that is optimised, bug-free, and aligned with project goals.
• Research emerging trends in PCG, tools development and Unreal Engine.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure the tools contribute effectively to all game systems and components.

• At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Experience with current-gen console hardware.
• A good understanding of geometric algorithms and data structures.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Professional experience with Houdini.
• Experience in performance/memory optimization. 

This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 

Health & Well-being

• 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.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — 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.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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