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Job DescriptionCD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join a team of researchers working on character animation generation. The team is based in Vancouver, BC and is developing technologies that will push the boundaries of character motion and crowd simulation. We’re looking for an engineer with relevant expertise in designing, implementing, training, and deploying machine learning models.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms.
- Work with large datasets to train, test, and validate models.
- Optimize and deploy machine learning models to Unreal Engine.
- Collaborate with research, engineering, and game development teams to define requirements and troubleshoot issues.
- Conduct research and stay current with advancements in machine learning.
- Evaluate and improve the performance of existing ML systems.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and data structures.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
- Familiarity with IREE is a plus.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience with C++ is a plus.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
- Extensive problem-solving skills and ability to contribute both independently and collaboratively.
- Comfortable taking initiative and managing timelines.
- Ability to clearly communicate ideas and work effectively across teams.
- Attention to detail and a sense for visual quality.
The application window for this position will close by 04/30/2026.
This job requires working in Vancouver, CA.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
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).
- RRSP 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.
This position is a new role.
Estimated pay range for this position: $84 200 - $127 200 CAD annually
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
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Top Skills
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.
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