Lead Gameplay Programmer

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Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Gameplay Programmer to join our team to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise.

In this role, you will lead the Cyberpunk 2 Gameplay engineering team to create amazing player experiences and top-quality gameplay in Unreal Engine 5. Management and the success of your team will be your priority, but you will also be doing some hands‑on coding.

Daily Responsibilities :

• Manage your direct reports and help them grow while delivering high-quality player experiences. This includes career support, 1 : 1s, performance management, hiring and promotions.
• Guide your team to build high quality, performant and scalable gameplay systems in Unreal Engine.
• Foster cross‑team and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure efficient development.
• Work with production to contribute to roadmapping and planning efforts.
• Work closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned with everyone to deliver on expectations.
• Ensure that designers have efficient workflows and tools.
• Write high‑quality code that is optimised, bug‑free, and aligned with project goals.

Qualifications

Nice to have

Additional Information

The application window for this position will close by 04 / 30 / 2026.

This job can be hybrid / in‑office or fully remote.

Life in the Office

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position : $180,100 - $247,600 CAD annually

This role may also be eligible for discretionary stock options.

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers aredependent on job‑related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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