TL;DR

Senior Story Tech Programmer (GameDev): Designing, implementing, and optimizing narrative and cinematic systems for revolutionary story-driven RPGs in Unreal Engine 5 with an accent on ensuring performance, stability, and scalability. Focus on developing tools for immersive story experiences and pushing the boundaries of technology for creative freedom.

Location: Primarily hybrid in Warsaw, Wrocław, or Kraków, Poland (minimum 10 days/month in office) or remote from within Europe for select candidates. Relocation support to Poland is available.

Salary: 23,700–37,455 PLN gross monthly

Company

CD Projekt RED is a product company focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs that go straight to the hearts of gamers.

What you will do

  • Design, implement, optimize, and maintain narrative and cinematic systems.
  • Develop and support tools for immersive story experiences.
  • Take ownership of story tech features, ensuring performance, stability, and scalability.
  • Debug, profile, and resolve technical challenges within game systems.
  • Mentor other programmers and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
  • Define technical standards for story systems and tools.

Requirements

  • Very good knowledge of C++ coding principles and practices.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience as a programmer in the games industry.
  • Broad experience in building tools within Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
  • Proven track record of delivering story, cinematic, or quest-related systems.
  • Interest in learning and exploring new solutions and participating in cross-functional teamwork.
  • Can easily communicate in English.

Nice to have

  • Solid understanding of Sequencer and Slate.
  • An Agile mindset.

Culture & Benefits

  • Relocation package including flights, company apartment for your first month, pet/family relocation, and shipping belongings.
  • Relocation assistance with legalization operations and tax settlements, plus Polish lessons.
  • Paid leave (20-26 days holiday, paid sick leave) and menstrual leave.
  • Private medical healthcare with dental care, life insurance, and annual cancer screenings.
  • Psychological and psychiatric care, sports card, and RED Parents Network.
  • Access to cafeteria platform for subscription benefits, medical packages, or vouchers.
  • Dog-friendly office, social events, onsite gym with climbing wall, and no dress-code.