Full-Time Principal Engine Programmer
CD PROJEKT RED is hiring a remote Full-Time Principal Engine Programmer. The career level for this job opening is Expert and is accepting Boston, MA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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The Molasses Flood is seeking a Principal Engine Programmer to join our team and play a pivotal role in extending Unreal Engine 5 for our current and future titles.
You will architect and develop core engine systems and tools, optimize performance, and help shape the technical foundation of our games. This is a unique opportunity to work on a new project with a talented team, contributing to the systems that empower our developers to create exceptional gameplay experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement engine enhancements to meet performance and functionality requirements.
- Develop and optimize streaming systems, pipelines, and workflows for large-scale open-world environments.
- Collaborate with art and design teams to create tools and technologies that bring massive worlds to life with minimal performance impact.
- Improve and maintain shared engine technology across the company to support multiple projects and teams.
- Debug and resolve engine and game issues, ensuring high stability and performance.
- Optimize memory, CPU, and rendering performance across platforms.
- Propose and build innovative tools and systems that enhance the development process.
- Mentor junior programmers and provide technical guidance to the team.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of professional programming experience in game development, including 4+ years focused on engine or architecture.
- Experience on at least one released AAA title.
- Proficiency in developing for Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
- Expert-level proficiency in C++ with strong experience in engine systems and tools development.
- Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5, with a preference for shipped titles using the engine.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, streaming workflows, and multithreaded programming.
- Experience with low-level profiling, debugging, and optimization.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in finding solutions.
- Passion for technical excellence and pushing the boundaries of game engine technology.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative attitude.
- US or Canadian work permit or citizenship.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience working on AAA console titles, particularly with Unreal Engine.
- Familiarity with memory management and platform-specific optimizations.
Salary: $220,000 - $259,999 USD (negotiable).