Machine Learning & Game Tech Architect

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Machine Learning & Game Tech Architect to join our R&D AI Team! In this role, you’ll be the key architect behind complex AI and game system integration, enabling novel experiences and serving as a bridge between machine learning and game developers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the architecture of hybrid game and ML systems, serving as the primary contact for integrating machine learning into game systems.
• Design, develop and maintain learning and non-learning systems.
• Keep current on the latest developments in both ML and game technologies, identifying and exploring relevant applications for the company.
• Support programming and ML teams throughout development.
• Establish and maintain quality guidelines for our ML applications.
• Disseminate ML knowledge across the organization.
• Improve the function of one’s team, either through individual achievement or through leadership.
• Maintain rich, thoughtful, candid communication with peers in order to ensure the very best results.
• Gather, acknowledge, and respond to internal feedback, adjusting design and technological choices as necessary.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining API’s and applications.
• Familiarity with classical AI concepts, such as symbolic processing and production systems.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning: experience using leading ML libraries and platforms like TensorFlow, PyTorch and Keras.
• Familiarity with modelling human behaviour and Reinforcement Learning is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, GO, or other system-level programming languages.
• Proficiency in Python.
• A track record of introducing ML solutions to traditional computer systems: experience in bringing ML systems into production, and inclination towards applied research.
• History of working with high-performance computing and familiarity with the best practices in software optimization.
• Familiarity with game engines and real-time simulations.
• Intellectually curious. Humble and curious, constantly seeking learning opportunities, not limiting oneself to the bounds of role or company.
• Autonomous: Proactive and self-driven. Capable of taking ambitious high-level goals, making a plan, driving it, and being accountable to the results.

Nice to haves:

• Master's degree in the fields of Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or other data-rich domains, or have an equivalent level of expertise from industry experience.
• Unreal Engine experience.
• Residence in the Eastern Time Zone (North America) preferred.

The application window for this position will close by 10/30/2026.

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.
• 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, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• 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.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• 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.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $180,100 - $247,600 CAD annually

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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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 YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!