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SeniorFull-timeC++React
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 Senior Animation Programmer to join our development efforts on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game.
The Senior Animation Programmer is responsible for the implementation of CDPR-specific extensions and animation technology while working with the code for Unreal Engine's animation technology, tools, and pipelines. Through utilizing strong collaboration skills to align with cross-functional partners, you’ll collaborate closely with animators, designers, character artists, and gameplay engineers. This role is key to bringing the world and characters to life, directly enhancing the player experience. You will be instrumental in a variety of areas, including creating large animated crowds with intricate behaviors, implementing complex interaction mechanics that seamlessly integrate animations into the environment, and developing realistic character reactions for deep narrative sequences.
Daily Responsibilities:
• Developing bespoke animation systems and extensions for Unreal 5 animation systems to support character locomotion & lifelike behaviors, object & world interaction, large animated crowds, and more.
• Developing gameplay mechanics related to locomotion and animation.
• working daily in close collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues, including other engineers, designers, and animators.
• Writing readable, high quality, efficient C++ code.
• Maintaining, debugging, profiling, and bug fixing code to achieve the best quality and performance.
• Documenting code and work, creating debug tools for other developers, creating tests to cover existing functionality.
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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.
