Lead Tools Programmer

Lead Tools Programmer at CD PROJEKT RED for Cyberpunk 2. Focused on building tools to enhance content creation and developer efficiency.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • Vancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$180,100 - CA$247,600 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

JenkinsPythonUnreal Engine

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of in-house tools and systems to improve workflows across all disciplines
Develop custom editor tools, content pipelines, and asset management systems that integrate seamlessly with Unreal Engine 5
Collaborate with other departments to proactively identify bottlenecks, pain points, and opportunities for optimization
Integrate and improve existing tools used across projects and the organization
Work with production and recruiting teams to hire, onboard, and scope the tools engineering team
Distill tool support requests into meaningful, actionable work while effectively delegating to the team, ensuring deliverables are processed on time
Propose tools or technologies that could enhance the ability to deliver great systems support
Provide direct management and mentorship to your reports, fostering their professional growth and career ambitions
Work closely with designers, artists, and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned across disciplines to deliver on the expectations
Ensure the tooling pipeline is running efficiently across the board
Write high-quality code that is optimized, bug-free, and aligned with project goals

What you’ll need

At least 5+ years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role
Deep proficiency in C++ programming
Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or similar AAA game engines
Proficiency in UI/UX design, specifically with Slate, Editor Utility Widgets, or comparable frameworks
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology
A customer oriented work ethic
Nice to have: (please note these skills are not required for to apply for the position)
Prior experience on a released AAA title
Experience with a scripting language or system, such as Blueprint, Python, MEL
Experience with Digital Content Creation software
Experience with C#
Experience with Build system software such as Jenkins, Horde

Comp & perks

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 — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year
RRSP with employer matching
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain
RED Parents Network — support for working parents
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!
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Unreal Engine 5UI/UX designSlateEditor Utility WidgetsBlueprintPythonMELC#Jenkins

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer orientationstrategic thinkingdelegationcommunicationcreativityorganizational skills