Lead UI 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 You Tube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead UI Engineer to join our Boston Hub to work on Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set in the Witcher universe. In this role, you will lead the Sirius Team responsible for implementing and maintaining user interface features for the game.

• Manage your direct reports and support their professional development and career path, including setting up 1:1s, performance management, hiring, and promotions.
• Work closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned with everyone to deliver on expectations.
• Guide your team to build and enhance UI features.
• Maintain and optimize existing systems.
• Create new features for the user interface framework.
• Implement tools for UI artists and designers.
• Track and fix bugs in the game user interface and user interface framework.
• Manage and complete tasks effectively and on time, while creating high‑quality code.

• At least 7 years of professional experience as a UI programmer/engineer within the games industry.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Understanding of player needs for successful user interface in modern video games.
• Ability to build user interface in a way that is accessible to everyone.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming and knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in algorithms and code architecture.
• Debugging and optimization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently when required.
• Clear, effective, and respectful communication in a multicultural and multilingual environment across time zones.

• Experience working with Common UI in Unreal.

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

This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in‑office in a hybrid or full‑time capacity.

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 — 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Estimated pay range for this position: $168,200 - $257,000 USD annually
. This role may also be eligible for discretionary stock options.

If you have observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process please  to report them anonymously.