Lead Tools Programmer at CDPROJEKTRED

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Tools Programmer to join our development efforts on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. The Lead Tools Programmer will build and lead a cross-disciplinary team to create, update, and maintain tools that boost the efficiency and effectiveness of content creators and developers. This includes essential tooling for pipeline management, build automation, art and animation, all requiring continuous documentation. Daily Responsibilities  • 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. This includes 1:1s, performance management, hiring, and promotions. • Work closely with designers, artists, and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned across disciplines to deliver on the expectations. • Ensure the tooling pipeline is running efficiently across the board. • Write high-quality code that is optimized, bug-free, and aligned with project goals.