Senior Technical Designer (Game Development)

Location: Remote in Canada or the continental United States; hybrid/in-office work is available for US hires from the Boston Hub, with relocation assistance available.

Estimated pay range: $108,100–$178,400 CAD annually.

Company

CD PROJEKT RED develops story-driven role-playing games, including the Cyberpunk 2 project.

What you will do

• Identify and resolve developmental friction points for designers in collaboration with the Lead Systems Designer and Engineering Leads.
• Design workflows and designer authorship tools for abilities, items, and other gameplay elements with engineering.
• Bridge design and engineering by sharing knowledge and improving understanding and efficiency across both disciplines.
• Extend existing technical architecture with features that improve functionality for designers.
• Document designs, workflows, and decisions through clear communication and collaborative meetings.
• Exchange feedback and ideas across multiple disciplines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in games in a technical design capacity, including at least one shipped AAA title.
• Experience writing C++ responsibly in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• High-level C++ comprehension, including determining how systems work through code and debugging code to diagnose problems.
• Ability to assess developer workflows and tools that improve implementation efficiency for designers across all sub-disciplines.
• Passion for workflows, tools, and knowledge sharing with team members.
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities during rapid iteration.
• Ability to explain design concepts clearly, document workflows, and exchange feedback across disciplines.
• Passion for video games and keeping current with industry trends, game genres, design methods, techniques, and audio-visual standards.

Nice to have

• Experience working with IMGUI.
• Affinity for role-playing games and a deep understanding of player expectations in the genre.
• Additional experience designing and using gameplay-related systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote, hybrid, and in-office work options with flexible working hours.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and mental healthcare, plus free mental health support.
• 26 vacation days, 10 sick days, 12 calendar holidays, menstrual leave, and support for working parents.
• RRSP with employer matching and a $100 monthly Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
• Internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, tutorials, e-learning, and other professional development opportunities.
• International working environment, casual dress code, and dog-friendly office.