CareerPlan

Lead Quest Programmer

CANADAFull-timeCA$180k–CA$248k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Lead Quest Programmer for Cyberpunk 2, bridging design vision and technical execution for story technologies.

Role type

Senior IC machine-learning engineer (audio)

Builds

Custom quest systems, narrative tools, and node-based editor workflows for the Cyberpunk franchise.

Domain

Video game development (AAA RPGs)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C++ programming, technical leadership, quest system development, shared technology collaboration, bug diagnosis, cross-team integration

Preferred skills

Unreal Engine architecture, multiplayer network architecture, shipped AAA games on custom narrative toolsets, Unreal Engine UI tools

Technologies

C++, Unreal Engine

Responsibilities

Manage direct reports and conduct performance reviews; Drive development and integration of quest features; Write high-quality, optimized C++ code; Collaborate with designers and directors to interpret creative requirements; Ensure quest tools run efficiently without sacrificing runtime performance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC