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Senior PCG EngineerCD Project • Boston, MA, United States
Senior PCG Engineer

Senior PCG Engineer

CD Project • Boston, MA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job 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 ourYouTube channel andBeyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior PCG Engineer experienced in Procedural Content Generation (PCG) to join our R&D team. The work involves building advanced content creation tools employing classical geometric algorithms as well as machine learning to accelerate the production of in-game content and environments.

As a Senior PCG Engineer, you will be developing tools within Unreal Engine in collaboration with artists, designers, other engineers, as well as machine learning and content creation researchers. Your work will be integrated with the development of games currently in production.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable procedural content generation systems suitable for high-end game production.
  • Collaborate with game designers and artists to translate creative vision into technical requirements and implement PCG solutions that meet them.
  • Optimize PCG algorithms and tools for performance and efficiency, ensuring smooth integration into the game engine and efficient content creation workflows.
  • Troubleshoot content creation workflows and support content creators in their daily tasks.
  • Collaborate with other members of the R&D team to push the envelope of what is currently possible and go beyond the state of the art.
  • Research and evaluate new PCG techniques and technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
  • Offer guidance and support to early-career team members.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software.
  • Document technical designs, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on procedural content generation in video games.
  • 3+ years of professional experience developing content creation tools and pipelines.
  • Proficiency in C++ and experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
  • Demonstrable experience with PCG techniques, such as L-systems, Voronoi diagrams, Perlin noise, cellular automata, or graph theory.
  • Solid understanding of 3D mathematics, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Experience with performance profiling and optimisation.
  • Initiative and ability to define and meet a schedule.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics.
  • Nice to have :

    (Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

  • Experience with established PCG tools, such as Houdini or Bifrost.
  • Experience with machine learning or AI techniques for PCG.
  • Familiarity with visual scripting tools, e.g. Blueprint in Unreal Engine.
  • A passion for video games and an understanding of game design principles.
  • Additional Information

    The application window for this position will close by 04 / 30 / 2026.

    This job can be hybrid / in-office or fully remote.

    Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states : California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

  • 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 — 20days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
  • 401K with employer matching.
  • 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.
  • 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 : $132,000 - $190,000 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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