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Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Expert 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 architecting systems and features to help our designers create and populate the open world. The main task in this role is to seamlessly integrate bespoke content with a systemic open world, implementing the low level systems that drive spawning and behavioral AI, while providing technical mentorship to team members working in related areas.
Responsibilities: Work closely with designers and other developers to understand their needs and ensure they have the ability to efficiently populate the open world.
Build and maintain major systems used to bring the open world to life, covering areas such as spawning, AI, and systemic gameplay.
Monitor performance and memory usage in the open world, making optimizations as needed and developing strategies for other team members to make improvements.
Oversee the technical efforts of other developers through code reviews, mentoring, and reviewing technical proposals.
Develop debug tools, and designer tools needed for non-deterministic systemic gameplay.
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.
Robust proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine.
Experience with procedural content generation and systemic gameplay.
Experience with current-gen console hardware.
A good understanding of geometric algorithms and data structures.
Experience in writing Multi Threaded systems.
Experience profiling and optimizing code.
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. Nice to have
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position) Professional experience with Mass AI in Unreal 5.
Experience with ECS or Mass Framework.
Experience working in a large development environment.
Shipped at least 1 AAA title. Additional Information
The application window for this position will close by 05/01/2027.
This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote. 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 vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
RRSP with employer matching.
Lifestyle Spending

📌 Expert Gameplay Programmer (Yukon)
🏢 CD PROJEKT RED
📍 Yukon