Lead Tools Programmer
Location
Massachusetts
Posted
26 days ago
Salary
$168.2K - $257K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Tools Programmer
CD PROJEKT SA
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of in-house tools and systems to improve workflows across all disciplines • Develop custom editor tools, content pipelines, and asset management systems that integrate seamlessly with Unreal Engine 5 • Collaborate with other departments to proactively identify bottlenecks, pain points, and opportunities for optimization • Integrate and improve existing tools used across projects and the organization • Work with production and recruiting teams to hire, onboard, and scope the tools engineering team • Distill tool support requests into meaningful, actionable work while effectively delegating to the team, ensuring deliverables are processed on time • Propose tools or technologies that could enhance the ability to deliver great systems support • Provide direct management and mentorship to your reports, fostering their professional growth and career ambitions • Write high-quality code that is optimized, bug-free, and aligned with project goals
Job Requirements
- At least 5+ years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry
- At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role
- Deep proficiency in C++ programming
- Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or similar AAA game engines
- Proficiency in UI/UX design, specifically with Slate, Editor Utility Widgets, or comparable frameworks
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology
- A customer oriented work ethic
- Nice to have: Prior experience on a released AAA title
- Experience with a scripting language or system, such as Blueprint, Python, MEL
- Experience with Digital Content Creation software
- Experience with C#
- Experience with Build system software such as Jenkins, Horde
Benefits
- 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
- 401K 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
- 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
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working!
- 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
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