Job Description

Our client is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer responsible for implementing gameplay AI systems and tools for our encounter, narrative and mission design teams in Unreal Engine 4 for their next-gen PC and Console AAA video game. They'll collaborate with artists, writers and other engineers to provide the best possible experience and value to our players.

Our next game is a heavily combat-focused RPG.

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION?

• Work with an interdisciplinary agile team of designers and engineers to design, prototype, and implement new AI systems

• Implement and maintain gameplay systems including Camera Motions, Controls, Understand Curve and Dead Zones, and other mechanics.

• Generate system documentation and test cases for assigned systems

• Collaborate with the QA staff to identify and fix bugs in a timely manner

• Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks

• Help mentor and support more junior members of the team

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ROLE?

• 3+ years of experience in AI and gameplay development for console games

• Shipped at least 1 commercial game release as an AI Engineer

• Experience designing and implementing an AI decision framework

• Strong knowledge of advanced AI concepts such as deep learning, patterns, and pathing

• Excellent C++ programming and systems design skills

• Strong 3d math skills

• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline

WHAT ARE SOME BONUS POINTS?

• Experience with shipping a title in Unreal Engine 4

• Experience with at least one AAA shipped title, preferably on consoles

• Experience working on client / server gameplay systems

• Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related degree

• Specialist in at least one of these areas: animation, AI, optimization, tools, networking