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Senior Gameplay Programmer - AI

CD Projekt · Remote, CA · Remote

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About CD Projekt

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission.

About the role

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer - AI to join our team to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will help the team develop believable worlds by creating systems and features that aid our designers create highly advanced AI behaviours. This role will be responsible for core navigation, pathfinding, and avoidance systems, with a focus on scalability and open world performance. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • At least 5+ years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry
  • Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine
  • Deep expertise with pathfinding, navigation, and avoidance, ideally in an open world game
  • Experience with current-gen console hardware
  • A good understanding of geometric algorithms and data structures
  • Experience developing AI systems in games
More about this role

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer - AI to join our team to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will help the team develop believable worlds by creating systems and features that aid our designers create highly advanced AI behaviours. This role will be responsible for core navigation, pathfinding, and avoidance systems, with a focus on scalability and open world performance.

  • Work closely with designers and other developers to understand their needs and ensure they have the ability to create smart and efficient AI systems.
  • Build and maintain major systems that define AI behaviour in an open world.
  • Develop debug tools, designer tools needed for the systems.
  • 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.
  • At least 5+ years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine.
  • Deep expertise with pathfinding, navigation, and avoidance, ideally in an open world game.

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