Lead AI Engineer

At least 7 years of professional experience as an engineer within the games industry

Formal experience as a Manager or Lead.

Experience in creating an AAA title for game consoles, debugging, and profiling these games in a console environment.

Good knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 - especially features and systems related to the AI, navigation, smart objects, movement, etc.

Experience with Multiplayer, syncing game states, and NPCs.

Experience with removing systems from the Main Thread.

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.

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CD PROJEKT RED

is looking for a

Lead AI Engineer

to join our Boston hub and lead the development of AI for Project Sirius - A multiplayer game in the Witcher universe.

In this position, together with the rest of the team, you will help push the envelope for immersive games in the Witcher universe, creating an emotional, action-packed open-world experience that will stay with gamers. As a Lead AI Engineer, you'll combine your leadership skills with your deep technical expertise to shape the future of our gameplay systems, driving innovation and delivering unforgettable gaming experiences.

Daily Responsibilities

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

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