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Lead Quest Programmer
CD PROJEKT RED
Remote, CAN
Full-time
Lead · 7+ years experience
Remote
CAD 180100-247600 / year
Discovered 4 days ago
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Nice to Have
- (please note these skills are not required to apply)
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine architecture.
- Understanding of multiplayer network architecture and client-server synchronization for game state/quests.
- Shipped AAA game(s) on a bespoke or custom narrative/quest toolset.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine UI tools or editor scripting for custom content tools.
- The application window for this position will close by 12/15/2026
- This role can be fully remote from Canada.
- 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 vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year
- RRSP with employer matching with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents.
- Flexible working hours.
- Perks & Professional Growth
- 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.
- 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 replacement.
- Estimated pay range for this position: $180,100 - $247,600 CAD 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.
- If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.
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- To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Qualifications
- At least 7 years of professional programming experience within the AAA games industry.
- 1+ years experience in technical leadership, people management, or leading a team of engineers.
- Strong proficiency in C++ programming.
- Demonstrated experience developing custom quest systems, narrative tools, or node-based editor workflows.
- Proven track record of working in a highly collaborative shared technology environment that spans multiple teams or projects.
- Ability to interpret the needs of creative and less technical team members, translating design visions into clear technical requirements.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across time zones and multicultural environments.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine architecture.
- Understanding of multiplayer network architecture and client-server synchronization for game state/quests.
- Shipped AAA game(s) on a bespoke or custom narrative/quest toolset.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine UI tools or editor scripting for custom content tools.
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