Expert Graphics Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Expert Graphics Engineer to join our Boston office and work on Project Siriusa multiplayer game set in the Witcher this role youll support the development and optimization of high-performance graphics systems for our open-world multiplayer experience. Youll collaborate with artists and engineers to deliver stunning visuals through advanced rendering shaders lighting and graphical enhancements. Your expertise will help ensure our solutions are efficient scalable and aligned with the games creative vision. Youll also partner with the Lead Graphics Engineer to shape and execute short- and long-term technical roadmaps.

Daily Responsibilities

• Design implement and optimize rendering systems to support high visual fidelity.
• Build and maintain custom rendering tech within a third-party engine.
• Collaborate with the art and tech art teams to create efficient tools and workflows that enhance visual impact.
• Work across disciplines to develop innovative rendering approaches for large-scale open-world environments.
• Maintain debug and enhance existing graphics systems to improve performance and memory usage.
• Partner with the Lead Graphics Engineer to support the growth of less experienced engineers and contribute to team-wide technical guidance.
• Promote high code quality and adherence to engineering standards.
• Actively seek and incorporate feedback to improve system design and performance.

Qualifications :

• Typically candidates bring 10 years of experience in game development with at least 5 years focused on graphics programming.
• Experience working on AAA console titles especially using Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in C with a deep understanding of graphics programming.
• Strong knowledge of rendering techniques shaders ray tracing and GPU/CPU architecture.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve GPU-related crashes and performance issues.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 ideally with a shipped title.
• Familiarity with low-level graphics APIs (DirectX12 Vulkan) and tools like RenderDoc or Pix.
• Strong interest in visual innovation and quality in games.
• Solid multithreaded programming skills.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize performance at a low level.
• Excellent problem-solving skills communication and collaborative mindset.

Nice to Haves

• Experience implementing virtual geometry and global illumination techniques.
• Hands-on experience with hardware ray tracing.
• Familiarity with platform-specific memory management and optimizations.

Additional Information :

The application window for this position will close by 06/30/2026.

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

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 26 days of holiday per year.
• 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: $168 200 - $257 000 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 :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time