Senior Engineer, Animation

As an Senior Engineer Animation at CD PROJEKT RED youll be responsible for the design implementation optimization and maintenance of our Animation technology for Open World systems. Youll work closely with animators designers programmers and other specialists to build the tech that drives our games and develop innovative animation features.

Daily Responsibilities

• Designing implementing optimizing and maintaining Animation technology for Open World systems.
• Taking ownership of core animation systems ensuring scalability performance and quality.
• Developing tools and debug utilities to streamline development.
• Collaborating with animators and other specialists to create a believable living world.
• Partnering with design QA production and other teams to define technical scope timelines and priorities.
• Debugging profiling and resolving technical challenges across large-scale systems.
• Conducting code reviews and maintaining clean modular and maintainable code.
• Defining and documenting technical standards.
• Collaborating on rapid prototyping R&D and testing new technologies and ideas.

Qualifications :

• Extensive programming experience with a strong track record in game development.
• Experience in successfully shipping at least one game.
• Expertise in C coding principles and practices with experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Strong understanding of game engine architecture algorithms and multi-threaded systems.
• Advanced experience with designing and implementing animation systems.
• Solid debugging skills and experience resolving complex technical issues.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio and tools pipelines to enhance developer workflows.
• Willingness to exchange constructive feedback in a respectful environment.
• Mentoring experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to ownership knowledge-sharing and driving initiatives independently.
• Passion for professional growth and staying updated on industry trends.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with agile ways of working.
• We appreciate curiosity adaptability and team spirit!

Additional Information :

Working mode

• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw office. Our team works primarily from our Warsaw office so we give priority to candidates who are open to relocating to Poland.
• For selected roles remote work from within Europe may be considered.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package flight ticket company apartment for your first month relocating your pet shipping your belongings its all covered. 
• Relocation assistance processing your legalization operations for you assistance with finding residence tax settlements all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and for your spouse or partner too.

Health & Well-Being

• Life insurance comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland).
• Psychological and psychiatrist care free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Paid Leave from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year and paid sick leave.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual Leave employees who menstruate can take one extra day off each month when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network support for working parents including childcare benefits and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours start your workday anytime between 8 and 10 AM (CET).
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive vouchers and codes to shops cinemas and public transport reimbursement.
• Training lectures and courses internal workshops external training for each employee knowledge-sharing initiatives online tutorials and e-learning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! Theres always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind play games and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections our canteens offer a range of healthy meals.
• Truly international working environment a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us and our campus has  electric car charging points green zones and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite well-equipped gym with a climbing wall daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code we like to keep it casual.

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