Are you someone that takes initiative, provide a first-class experience, and stay passionate about producing excellent work? Then you are the Lead AI Programmer we are looking for!
The Company
Our client is a phenomenally successful international company that distributes its own internally developed AA+/AAA multi-platform video games in RPG and FPS genre across the world. Their catalogue features widely praised series that have collectively sold over 7 million copies throughout the world. The studio is currently developing several major cross-platform video games.
On A Day-To-Day Basis, You Will:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Lead by example and set standard for the AI team in the pursuit of excellence.
- The ability to implement the required AI solutions for the game, coping with the game design intentions and the technical requirements to secure performance.
- Understanding of all AI systems to work with and discuss needs from other departments and participate on the generation of cost-effective pipelines.
- Understand, plan and work on any required AI feature in coordination with the rest of the code team (engineers and gameplay programmers)
- Work on other non-AI features or sub-features assigned, when required.
- Take full responsibility of the assigned tasks from start to finish.
- Work on backend for enemy and player skills, RPG systems, etc.
- Work on specific tools requested by combat designers.
- Make sure all features are networked.
- Work on TRCs related to AI.
Knowledge, Skills,and Experience
- 5+ years of experience as AI programmer
- Experience in managing a team
- Big plus if part of your experience was spent developing FPS Shooter / Tactical FPS games
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Experience building AI systems for several Unreal Engine PC/Console/Mobile games
- Deep familiarity, experience and knowledge using Unreal Engine Blueprints and C++across the entire pipeline of 3D game development
- Able to work flexibly on both routine and more complex tasks across various projects and time-zones.
- Ability to prioritise workload as well as being flexible and responsive to last minute changes
- High level of attention to detail
- Methodical approach to work
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to listen carefully and respond appropriately at all levels.
- Excellent proficiency in English
What Our Client Offers:
- Attractive remuneration, holidays and social events. Our client’s environment thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
- A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. They care about the well-being of employees and have a dedicated employee well-being programme.
- Flexibility with core hours, and no-notice holidays.
- Annual discretionary studio bonus
- Free games and merchandise
- Wrap parties for game releases
- Remote/Homeworking with flexible working schedules, a fun environment, and a relaxing culture, including the opportunity to work with the leading technology and creative minds in the world.
- Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever.
