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Job DescriptionCD PROJEKT RED is currently seeking a Lead Network Engineer to join our team working on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. As a Lead Network Engineer, you and your team will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the network architecture and online systems. You will lead and manage a team of talented engineers, working collaboratively to ensure seamless and robust online systems.
We are seeking a candidate with a blend of proven management experience and technical expertise in networking for games- if that's you, we encourage you to apply!
Daily Responsibilities
- Manage a team of engineers, with duties including hiring, supporting the performance and career development of your reports while fostering a team environment of collaboration and innovation.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient network architectures for online features.
- Ensure low-latency, high-performance online experiences for players.
- Lead your team to develop and optimize multiplayer systems, including matchmaking, and address challenges related to latency, bandwidth usage, and server performance.
- Work closely with game designers, gameplay programmers, and other departments to integrate network features seamlessly.
- Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable server deployment and maintenance.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in network programming and online gaming technologies.
- Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance the studio's network capabilities.
- At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
- At least 1 year of leadership/managerial experience.
- Proven track record of leadership in a senior network engineering role
- Proficient in C++ programming and deep knowledge of Unreal Engine.
- Deep understanding of software architecture principles and experience designing scalable, performant systems.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus, with a mindset geared towards adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- A deep passion for gaming and a relentless drive to create unforgettable player experiences through cutting-edge technology.
This job can be hybrid/in-office from Boston or fully remote.
Health & Well-being
- Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
- Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
- Merch — regular chances to nab some cool swag!
- 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 — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
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What We Do
CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 900 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.
The studio’s portfolio largely comprises The Witcher series of role-playing games, including 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which received over 250 Game of the Year awards. In 2020, the studio released its most recent game: Cyberpunk 2077 — a first-person RPG set in a futuristic, high-tech world. Other notable releases include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — in which players create decks of witcher-world warriors and fight epic card battles with other people around the globe.
Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, CD PROJEKT RED has offices in Kraków and Wrocław, as well as in Los Angeles and Vancouver.
The studio is part of the larger CD PROJEKT S.A. Capital Group, which also includes Spokko, a mobile-focused developer responsible for The Witcher: Monster Slayer, and The Molasses Flood, a development studio in Boston, which is currently working on a game based on one of CD PROJEKT RED’s IPs.
As the company grows, the overall studio mission remains the same: we strive to create the best RPGs in the world, while always keeping gamers’ needs at the core.
