Posted 12 days ago
Machine Learning Researcher - Narratologist
@ CD PROJEKT RED
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
CD PROJEKT RED is hiring a Machine Learning Researcher - Narratologist for its R&D team to explore new game features. The role builds NLP and ML systems that analyze and react to narrative text, not generate it. The posting states a full-time, hybrid or fully remote arrangement and a pay range of $146,300 to $241,300 CAD annually.
Responsibilities:
- Build ML systems for complex narrative analysis
- Improve key NLP models through design and integration
- Use cloud infrastructure for training and serving
- Track state-of-the-art research on key topics
- Present results internally and possibly at conferences
Requirements summary:
- Sophisticated experimental NLP background in academic or industrial research
- 5+ years of programming experience
- Fluent in Python and C++ (or Unreal C++)
- Intellectually curious, ambitious and proactive
- Able to plan and drive high-level goals to results
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Data & analytics |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Home, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training |
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CD PROJEKT RED
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Full company description
We are CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher game series and Cyberpunk 2077. Home to over 1,000 game-making professionals from all over the world, we speak many languages but share one love — video games. We’re headquartered in Warsaw, Poland — where The Witcher 4 and an original IP codenamed Hadar are in development — and have a growing hub in Boston too, where work is underway on Cyberpunk 2 and Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe. We have a player-first approach and stay true to our values, with the mission of creating revolutionary role-playing games, with memorable stories, that inspire players.
- LinkedIn followers
- 624,918
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,985
- Reported office locations
- ul. Jagiellońska 74, Warsaw, 03-301, PL
- Business categories
- Gaming
- Developer Tools
- Online Games
- Computer
- Video Games
- Video Game Publishing
- Media and communication
- Other recorded names
- CD PROJEKT RED
- Specialties
- video games
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We are CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher game series and Cyberpunk 2077. Home to over 1,000 game-making professionals from all over the world, we speak many languages but share one love — video games. We’re headquartered in Warsaw, Poland — where The Witcher 4 and an original IP codenamed Hadar are in development — and have a growing hub in Boston too, where work is underway on Cyberpunk 2 and Project Sirius…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Games |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Warsaw |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2002 |
| Specialties | video games |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Company Description
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!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Machine Learning Researcher - Narratologist to join our R&D Team exploring potential new features for game development. In this role you will find and push the boundaries of computational narratology, the study of techniques to understand and react to (but not generate) narrative text.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and build ML systems for complex narrative analysis.
- Quantitatively improve key NLP models, designing and/or integrating new models.
- Effectively leverage cloud infrastructure for training and serving.
- Keep a finger on the pulse of SOTA for key topics.
- Present results internally and possibly at external conferences.
- Optimize ML systems for cost, latency, and quality.
- Facilitate the deployment of results in demos.
Qualifications
- Sophisticated experimental NLP background in academic or industrial research.
- 5+ experience programming.
- Fluent in Python and C++ (or Unreal C++).
- Intellectually curious, ambitious, open-minded, and proactive.
- Capable of taking high-level goals, making a plan, driving it forward, and being accountable for the results.
Nice to Haves:
- Game development experience, especially in Unreal Engine.
- Relevant publications in narratology.
- Personal projects in ML.
Additional Information
The application window for this position will close by March 1st, 2027.
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.
- Flexible working hours.
Perks & Professional Growth
- 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: $146,300 - $241,300 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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