Software Engineer

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is currently looking for a passionate Software Engineer to enhance our team working on an online gaming platform. Help us build tools and features for game developers and enrich users with new gaming experiences. Work arm in arm with the world’s best game developers, creating the best possible experience for millions of gamers. If you enjoy solving problems and are looking for new opportunities, don’t hesitate to apply!

Daily responsibilities 

• Design, develop and maintain a library, combining networking, gameplay and community features, used to deliver the best experience for millions of gamers.
• Propose, discuss and decide on an application architecture and technical stack used to deliver best and most efficient tooling for game developers.
• Support developers creating new games providing them the best quality tools possible, and working with them cooperatively.
• Bring and employ the best, proven practices from modernest C++ world.
  Implement performance measurements, testing strategies and optimizations.
• Work with other engineers in Agile methodology, and be ready to share knowledge and mentor other team members.
• Stay abreast of emerging new technologies, research new tools and implement best practices. 

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Very good communication skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of system architectures and designs.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (at least C++11; C++17/20 is highly welcomed) with proven years of experience.
• Knowledge of software development best practices (version control, testing, CI/CD etc.) and C++ best practices.
• Understanding of network and server security issues; understanding of the client-server architecture, and p2p communication.
• Software architecture skills.
• Passion for gaming, game services, and online communities.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Unreal Engine.
• Experience in creating multi-platform software.
• Experience in programming for gaming consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo) and knowledge of platform-specific details.
• Basic Python knowledge.
• Knowledge of as many of the following as possible: multiplayer services in games, NAT busting, low level network tools and diagnosis, VoIP, code optimization, networking performance measurements.
• Experience with any of the following tools: conan, gitlab CI, kubernetes.
• Experience with multithreaded programming, understanding of related issues and potential pitfalls.
• Good problem solving skills.

Additional Information

Working mode

• Office-First: working from the Warsaw office for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & 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.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

Head office in Warsaw

• Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
• Car and bike parking spaces.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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