Expert AI Engineer - Software

Job Description

As a Expert AI Engineer you will optimizing, enhancing, and developing AI systems on top of the foundation of Call of Duty's AAA technology. This is a great opportunity to be part of a passionate team that defines and shapes the technology which will push our upcoming Call of Duty titles further in the domain of AI. You will be working with our design team in developing and honing the cutting-edge AI experience for our players. You will need to be proficient in writing efficient and clean C/C++ code. Qualified candidates will need to have a background of AI technologies.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Design, modify, optimize, and debug AI systems
• Research and document ways of improving our AI systems and tools
• Deploy, evaluate performance, and test software on all supported platforms
• Communicate features and development with engineering, design, and animation teams and participate in the performance and code review process
• Contribute to the design and roadmap of industry-leading AAA engine technology and collaborate, co-development with other engineering, design, and animation teams

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Math related field
• Experience developing and optimizing AI systems
• Effective 3D math and algebra skills and strong programming skills in C/C++
• Background with multi-threaded systems
• Debugging skills, including ability to debug at an assembly-level when necessary
• Shipped at least one game title
• 5+ years of experience working in the game industry or related field
• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented programming
• Demonstrated ability to write efficient, readable, and reliable code

Extra Points:
• Understanding of animation technology, including state machines, playback, and blending
• Experience with pathfinding technologies, including navigation meshes

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

About Raven Software

Founded in 1990, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games, and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster Call of Duty® franchise. We are based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work.

Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the US, the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the US and is not applicable to locations outside of the US Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjwo31-18-189-180-76-42 in your application.