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AI C++ Game Programmer

Epoch Games

AI C++ Game Programmer

Winston Salem, NC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    In this volunteer position you will be working closely with other members of the Programming department to develop AI for NPC characters, using the the C++ language, for the Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). Keep in mind that we are using Epic Game’s Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) to develop the game, and knowledge of how C++ code interacts with UE4 is required. Knowledge of Blueprint scripting in UE4 is recommended, but not required.

    Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline, you must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.

    If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the team in any relevant area.

    Other duties include: attending Slack meetings (Slack is an instant messaging we communicate with); completing monthly reports; and following team policies.

    THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION, SO NO MONETARY COMPENSATION IS BEING OFFERED.

    At this time, we are having to rely upon free (or previously licensed) software. Please refer to the applications listed below for guidelines. We do NOT endorse piracy.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

    • C++ programming experience: in particular, Artifical Intelligence programming.

    • Unreal Engine 4 experience, and how C++ code interacts with it.

    • Providing clear and legible code.

    • Online communication and Team-collaboration skills.

    • A passion for coding and a dedication to creating AAA quality games.

    • At least 1 Unreal Engine project (using C++), one that shows off your ability to program AI tasks/behaviors, prepared to show prior to the interview.

    OPTIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Blueprint scripting experience

    Additional Information

    REQUIRED SOFTWARE:

    • Unreal Engine 4 (https://www.unrealengine.com/register)

    RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE:

    • GitHub (https://www.unrealengine.com/ue4-on-github)
    • GitLab (what we use for version control of our project)
    • Eclipse IDE for C++ (http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/eclipse-ide-cc-developers/lunasr1), Visual Studio Community 2017 (https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/), and/or Notepad++ (http://www.notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.6.6.html)

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.