Senior Engineer, Story (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Engineer, Story (Game Development): Designing, implementing, and optimizing narrative and cinematic systems for a new IP (Project Hadar) using Unreal Engine 5, with an accent on performance, stability, and scalability. Focus on developing tools for immersive story experiences, leveraging Unreal Engine capabilities, and pushing its boundaries.

Location: Hybrid, working from the Warsaw office. Relocation support is provided for candidates moving to Poland.

Company

hirify.global is a renowned game development studio known for creating story-driven RPGs like The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, currently building a completely new IP, Project Hadar.

What you will do

• Design, implement, optimize, and maintain narrative and cinematic systems used across the project.
• Develop and support tools that enable fast implementation of immersive story experiences.
• Take ownership of story tech features, ensuring performance, stability, and scalability.
• Debug, profile, and resolve technical challenges.
• Mentor other programmers, share knowledge, and foster a collaborative environment.
• Define technical standards for story systems and tools.

Requirements

• Very good knowledge of C++ coding principles and practices built on commercial or personal projects.
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
• Broad experience in building tools inside Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Proven track record of delivering story, cinematic, or quest-related systems.
• Interest in learning new solutions and participating in cross-functional teamwork.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid mode from the Warsaw office.

Nice to have

• Solid understanding of Sequencer and Slate.
• An Agile mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation package including flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, pet and family relocation, and shipping belongings.
• Relocation assistance with legalization operations and tax settlements in Poland.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouses/partners.
• From 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
• Private medical healthcare with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation for you, your partner, and relatives.
• Comprehensive pension and insurance plans, annual cancer prevention screenings, and free mental health support.
• Sports card, menstrual leave, RED Parents Network with childcare benefits, and RED Summer Camp for Kids.
• Welcome pack, various trainings, lectures, courses, and access to a cafeteria platform for subscription benefits or vouchers.
• Dog-friendly office, regular social events, canteens, and an international working environment.
• Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga/boxing classes.