cdprojektred

Expert Rendering Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Work mode: remote first, Canada
Employment
Full-time
Compensation
pay range for this position: $180,100 - $247,600 CAD annually. This role may b
Posted
2026-03-17T13:40:11.344Z

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Machine Learning

Benefits & Perks

Time Off

. Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar

Requirements

Extensive professional experience in game development, including significant focus on rendering architecture.

Experience contributing to a shipped game project in a production environment.

Experience developing for consoles (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation) and PC platforms.

Strong proficiency in C++.

Strong experience with GPU-driven rendering pipeline techniques.

Deep understanding of data structures, streaming workflows, and multithreaded programming.

Compensation & Benefits

The application window for this position will close by 06/30/2026.

This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote.

Health & Well-Being

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.

Responsibilities

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an

Expert Rendering Engineer

to join our team and play a pivotal role in extending Unreal Engine 5 for Cyberpunk 2 — the successor to a game recognized for its rendering innovation.

You will architect and develop core rendering features, optimize GPU usage and performance, and help shape the rendering foundation of our game. This is an opportunity to work on a highly ambitious project with a talented team, contributing to systems that empower developers to create outstanding gameplay experiences.

Daily Responsibilities

Architect and implement engine enhancements to meet performance and functionality requirements.

About the Company

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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