CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Engineer to lead the Localization Tech team, responsible for delivering systems for dialogue authoring and pipelines across all projects. You will collaborate closely with designers, writers, and project managers to ensure a top-quality dialogue and cinematic experience.

What You'll Do

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 for dialogue authoring, content, 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.

What We're Looking For

At least 5 years of experience working in Unreal Engine, ideally on AA or AAA projects.
Direct experience with video game Dialogue authoring tools and pipelines such as screenplay editors, voice overs, scene editors, or localization tools.
Proven experience leading a development team of around 7 members or similar scale.
Credited on at least one shipped AA or AAA title in a lead or management role.
Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine 5.
Strong communication and team leadership skills.
Experience in risk management and team development.
Strong working proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Values open, constructive feedback and respectful dialogue.

Nice to Have

Experience with relational databases is a big plus.
Experience with gRPC is a big plus.
Experience in C# and .NET is a plus.

Technical Stack

C++
Unreal Engine 5
Relational databases
gRPC
C#
.NET

Team & Environment

You will lead a development team of around 7 members within the Localization Tech engineering team, part of the central Shared Development Services. You will collaborate closely with the Product Owner.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: 39 800 – 54 670 PLN gross monthly.
Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings.
Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations and tax settlements.
Polish lessons for foreign employees and spouse/partner.
Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
Private medical healthcare with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for partner and relatives.
Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans.
Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
Sports card — access to sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
Menstrual leave — 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.
Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
Access to the cafeteria platform for subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag.
Dog-friendly office.
Social events — regular gatherings at the studio.
Healthy selections — canteens.
Truly international working environment.
Sustainability campus with electric car charging points, green zones.
Designated space for your bicycle, bicycle repair equipment and showers.
Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
No dress-code.