Lead Programmer, Dialogue Authoring

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Programmer, Dialogue Authoringto join the localization tech team working on all CDPR projects. In this role, you'll lead the localization engineering team focused on delivering cutting-edge systems for dialogue authoring and pipelines, and support related systems in Unreal Engine such as cinematic design. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, writers, and localization project managers to ensure top-quality dialogue experience.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the next chapters of our beloved franchises from the Witcher series to the world of Cyberpunk 2077. We’re looking for someone with strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep passion for games.

You will be managing the processes and team in the central part of the RED organization (Shared Development Services) in order to support multiple various projects at the same time; AAA productions and much more.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a Localization Tech engineering team.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and cross-functional departments.
• Foster growth within the development team and nurture technical talent.
• Develop and maintain core technical features and pipelines (Dialogue authoring, content pipelines and related Unreal Engine systems).
• Optimize and debug features and pipelines in collaboration with QA.
• Ensure alignment across teams (designers, writers, QA, etc.) to deliver cohesive experiences.

• At least 5 years of experience working in Unreal Engine, ideally on AA or AAA projects.
• Experience working with narrative side of games, such as quests or cinema tics
• Direct experience working on video game Dialogue authoring tools and pipelines such as screenplay editors, voice overs, scene editors or localization tools is considered a big plus
• Proven experience leading a development team of around 7 members or similar scale.
• Credited on at least one shipped AA or AAA title
• Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience with relational databases is a big plus
• Experience with gRPC is a big plus
• Experience in C# and .NET is a plus
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Strong working proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Working mode

• In office: working from our Warsawoffice in a hybrid model.
• Relocation to Warsaw is required.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• 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.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing…