Engineering Director, Engine

CD PROJEKT RED

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profile Job Location:

Boston, NH - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Were looking for an Engineering Director to join our office in Boston and drive the performance memory visual fidelity and tools of Project Sirius a multiplayer game set within the world of The Witcher.

In this position together with the rest of the team you will help push the envelope for immersive multiplayer games creating an emotional gut-wrenching action-packed open-world adventure that will stay with games for long after the credits roll. As an Engineering Director youll combine your leadership skills with your deep technical expertise to shape the future of our engine systems driving innovation and delivering unforgettable gaming experiences. 

Daily Responsibilities

  • Provide visionary guidance and strategic direction for the development and evolution of our technology. 
  • Lead a team of talented engineers to achieve stunning visual fidelity and performance across diverse platforms.
  • Drive innovation through the exploration and adoption of cutting-edge techniques tools and technologies.
  • Mentor and empower team members and other leads to excel in their roles fostering a culture of continuous learning collaboration and technical excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with artists designers and other stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into robust engineering solutions that elevate the overall quality of our games.
  • Serve as a technical evangelist both internally and externally championing best practices in programming and advocating for the adoption of industry-leading techniques and standards.

Qualifications :

  • Proven track record of leadership in a senior engineering role with experience managing and mentoring teams of engineers.
  • Deep knowledge or engine pipelines tools and domains; Unreal Engine preferred.
  • Experience with current-gen console hardware
  • Strong understanding of low-level CPU/GPU operations and debugging tools
  • Experience in cutting-edge rendering technology
  • At least 10 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture principles and experience designing scalable performant systems.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus with a mindset geared towards adaptability collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • A deep passion for gaming and a relentless drive to create unforgettable player experiences through cutting-edge technology.

Additional Information :

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

This job requires working in Boston US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 


Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states: California Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Washington Wisconsin.

Health & Well-Being

  • Company-paid medical healthcare (dental vision and mental).
  • Free mental health support including access to counseling psychiatric care and a variety of well-being webinars.
  • Paid leave 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
  • 401K with employer matching.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement.
  • Menstrual leave employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
  • RED Parents Network support for working parents including childcare benefits and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Trainings lectures and courses internal workshops knowledge-sharing initiatives online tutorials and e-learning classes are all available.
  • 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 bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! Theres always a furry friend or two to meet.
  • Truly international working environment a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
  • No dress-code we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $210 200 - $321 200 USD 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 are dependent on job-related factors like experience qualifications and location.

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Were looking for an Engineering Director to join our office in Boston and drive the performance memory visual fidelity and tools of Project Sirius a multiplayer game set within the world of The Witcher.In this position together with the rest of the team you will help push the envelope for immersive ...
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About Company

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