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SeniorFull-timeC++AI
Salary Range
$132,600 - $179,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead AI Engineer to join our Boston hub and lead the development of AI for Project Sirius - A multiplayer game in the Witcher universe. 
In this position, together with the rest of the team, you will help push the envelope for immersive games in the Witcher universe, creating an emotional, action-packed open-world experience that will stay with gamers. As a Lead AI Engineer, you'll combine your leadership skills with your deep technical expertise to shape the future of our gameplay systems, driving innovation and delivering unforgettable gaming experiences.
Daily Responsibilities
• Establish and oversee the architecture and technical strategy for AI and systems
• Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop strategic plans for the AI, including resource allocation, project timelines, and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate closely with art, animation, design, and other engineering teams to align AI and crowd systems with the creative vision for the project.
• Drive standards for clean, high-quality, and efficient C++ code, ensuring best practices in optimization, readability, and maintainability.
• Ensure thorough documentation, both in-code and for broader knowledge-sharing, enabling smooth onboarding and collaboration within the team and across departments.
• Direct efforts to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring that character systems contribute to an overall polished and performant product.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in AI, navigation and behavior systems, and bring innovative ideas to the team.
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About CDPROJEKTRED
CD PROJEKT RED is a leading Polish video game developer renowned for creating highly immersive and narrative-driven open-world games. Founded in 2002 in Warsaw, the company has established itself as a major player in the global gaming industry, particularly known for its adaptations of The Witcher fantasy series and the critically acclaimed cyberpunk RPG Cyberpunk 2077. With a strong commitment to storytelling and player choice, CD PROJEKT RED has cultivated a reputation for delivering complex, emotionally resonant gaming experiences that blend cinematic quality with deep gameplay mechanics. The company’s main products include The Witcher series, which features intricate world-building, morally ambiguous choices, and a richly detailed fantasy universe, as well as Cyberpunk 2077, a dystopian future set in Night City. Key features of their games include branching narratives, extensive side quests, and a focus on player agency, allowing gamers to shape their own stories. CD PROJEKT RED targets adult gamers who appreciate deep, story-driven experiences, as well as fans of fantasy and science fiction genres. Their games are celebrated for their high production values, including voice acting, music, and visual design. CD PROJEKT RED has achieved numerous accolades, including multiple Game of the Year awards for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and has built a loyal global fanbase. The company is known for its "CDPR way" of development, emphasizing player satisfaction and long-term support for their titles through updates and expansions. Their unique value proposition lies in their unwavering dedication to narrative depth and player freedom, setting them apart as a studio that prioritizes meaningful gameplay over transient trends.
