Senior Tools Engineer - job 1 of 2

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CD PROJEKT RED seeks an experienced Senior Tools Engineer to lead efforts in enhancing development workflows for Project Sirius, a new multiplayer adventure set in the Witcher universe. This role requires advanced expertise in creating robust, user-focused tools and proactive engagement in driving innovation across our engineering processes.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of high-quality, maintainable C++ tools and workflows, primarily for Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to understand complex needs, propose effective solutions, and champion tools development efforts.
• Independently manage the full lifecycle of tool initiatives—from ideation and prioritization to deployment and ongoing support.
• Proactively provide ad hoc tools support, effectively balancing immediate needs against broader development priorities without constant oversight.
• Evangelize tools best practices, advocating their strategic importance to productivity and quality across the organization.
• Objectively evaluate the impact of tools and workflows on project productivity to inform prioritization decisions.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, enhancing team capabilities.

• Extensive experience writing production-level C++ code, with significant, demonstrable contributions
• to complex, large-scale codebases on collaborative projects.
• Able to drive projects through their full lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage time and resources as part of balancing competing priorities.
• Able to articulate technical concepts, discuss trade-offs, and advocate for quality standards.
• Able to plan work according to priority, risk, and the need to deliver value incrementally.

Nice to Haves

• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or similar AAA game engines.
• Proficiency in UI/UX design, specifically with Slate, Editor Utility Widgets, or comparable frameworks.
• Previous mentorship or technical leadership experience in a game development context.

This job can be hybrid/in-office from Boston or fully remote from anywhere in the US or Canada.

Health & Well-Being

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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