Senior Story Programmer

1 Hour ago • 7 Years + • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design • Undisclosed

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Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED seeks a Senior Story Programmer in Boston to contribute to Project Orion. Responsibilities include collaborating with designers to create story and quest tools, building and maintaining plugins, ensuring efficient tool performance, writing high-quality, optimized code, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses at least 7 years of professional programming experience in the games industry, strong C++ proficiency and Unreal Engine knowledge, creative problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills to effectively interpret and communicate workflows with less technical individuals. The role involves developing and maintaining tools to empower designers in realizing the game's vision.
Must have:
  • 7+ years game programming experience
  • Strong C++ and Unreal Engine proficiency
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Build and maintain story related plugins
Good to have:
  • Experience with story/quest tools
  • Experience with Common UI in Unreal
Perks:
  • Company paid medical healthcare (dental, vision & mental)
  • Paid Leave (20 days/year)
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Flexible working hours
  • Trainings, lectures and courses
  • Merch
  • A welcome pack
  • Dog-friendly office

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our  where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Story Programmer 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 Story and Quest tools to enable designers to deliver on the vision of the game.

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with quest and cinematic designers to understand their needs and ensure the tools meet the creative and technical goals.
  • Build and maintain story related plugins.
  • Ensure tools run efficiently without sacrificing performance, maintaining smooth workflows for the design team.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
  • Ability to interpret the needs of less technical people and to communicate workflow with them.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience working on Story or Quest tools.
  • Experience working with Common UI in Unreal.

Additional Information

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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