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

• Establish and oversee the architecture and technical strategy for AI and systems
• Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop strategic plans for the AI, including resource allocation, project timelines, and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate closely with art, animation, design, and other engineering teams to align AI and crowd systems with the creative vision for the project.
• Drive standards for clean, high-quality, and efficient C++ code, ensuring best practices in optimization, readability, and maintainability.
• Ensure thorough documentation, both in-code and for broader knowledge-sharing, enabling smooth onboarding and collaboration within the team and across departments.
• Direct efforts to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring that character systems contribute to an overall polished and performant product.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in AI, navigation and behavior systems, and bring innovative ideas to the team.