Lead Gameplay Engineer (NPC Behavior)

TL;DR

Lead Gameplay Engineer (NPC Behavior): Building and leading a team responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining NPC community and behavior technology for a brand-new IP with an accent on collaborating with game designers, animators, and writers. Focus on defining technical scope, standards, and solving complex technical challenges across large-scale systems.

Location: Onsite in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation support is provided.

Company

hirify.global is a renowned developer of revolutionary, story-driven RPGs, known for _The Witcher_ and _Cyberpunk 2077_, now creating a completely new IP.

What you will do

• Build and lead a team responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining NPC community and behavior technology.
• Collaborate with game designers, animators, writers, and other specialists.
• Partner with design, QA, and production teams to define technical scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Debug, profile, and resolve technical challenges across large-scale systems.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• Define and document technical standards, collaborating on rapid prototyping and R&D.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in developing NPC behavior systems in AA/AAA projects.
• Proven experience leading a development team and successfully shipping at least one game.
• Expertise in C++ coding principles and practices, with experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills, with experience in risk management and team development.
• Value openness, constructive feedback sharing, and respectful dialogue.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and familiarity with agile ways of working.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation package covering flight, company apartment for the first month, pet and family relocation, and shipping belongings, plus legalization and tax settlement assistance.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including private medical healthcare (with dental), life insurance, annual cancer screenings, free mental health support, and a sports card.
• Paid Leave from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, paid sick leave, and menstrual leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth through trainings, lectures, courses, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and access to a cafeteria platform with various benefits.
• Dog-friendly office, regular social events, canteens, electric car charging, bicycle facilities, and an onsite gym with classes.