Lead AI Programmer

Warsaw

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Our client is a leading AAA console/PC studio currently working on their yet unannounced AAA game developed with Square Enix. The game development involves primarily their Europe based teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide mentorship, direction and best in class engineering principles to ensure quality results and efficient working practices
  • Mentoring, managing and leading the AI programming department
  • Conduct regular code reviews and manage the coding team to excellence
  • Work very closely with the Creative Director and other leads to understand and establish the vision and evangelise this to the team
  • Work closely with other departments and give direction and feedback on requirements for the AI features being implemented
  • Work across multiple disciplines on the behaviors of a large variety of non-player characters, bringing to life memorable enemies (including bosses!) of all shapes and sizes
  • Maintain and extend the existing AI framework and tools in cooperation with other internal studios or programmers
  • Research the latest techniques in game AI to create believable characters and environments
  • Plan development in coordination with project management
  • Test, debug, profile, optimize and document implementations and set a standard for AI team

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Expert in C/C++ and object-oriented programming with a strong 3D math background
  • A good understanding of modern AI techniques as used in AAA games and excellent understanding of AI architecture and standard technology
  • Experience with multi-threading
  • Experience with performance measurement and optimization
  • Minimum 8 years of software engineering experience
  • Experience building and delivering at least 2 shipped AAA titles
  • Experience leading a team in programming movement, navigation, and decision-making AI
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively on shared projects with designers, animators, artists, testers, and other developers
  • Game designer's creativity
  • Keen analytical mind
  • Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code
  • High work ethic
  • Passion for games

NICE TO HAVE

  • Unreal Engine 4 knowledge
  • Experience working on a mod/title on the Unreal Engine
  • Performance and optimization skills
  • BS (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.)

WHAT THEY OFFER

  • Performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for employees and their families (Signal Iduna).
  • MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
  • Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
  • Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
  • In-company Polish and English language classes.
  • Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Not your time for a move? Recommend a friend and earn 700 EUR! Contact: jobs@8bitplay.com
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Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Health care Snacks / Drinks Unlimited paid time off

Region: Europe
Country: Poland
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