AI Programmer

Job Description

We are looking for an AI Programmer to join our expanding team! Are you a fan of FPS, with an emphasis on “inspired by realism” and tactical play vs. arcade control? Do you have a passion for cooperative compound interactions between networks of AI pawns? Do cover-based shooters excite you? Do you have an interest in developing AI for a live-service title? Does Unreal Engine excite you? If so, New World Interactive would like to speak with you!

What an AI Programmer will do:

• Write high-quality C++ code with an understanding of gameplay and AI systems
• Participate in the design and implementation of AI code in accordance with design intentions
• Work collaboratively with design on prototyping new AI concepts as well as iterating on and improving existing systems
• Work with QA to fix tricky and obscure bugs relating to AI systems
  
  

If you’re interested, you’ll need these skills or experiences:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Passion for making games
• Experience working collaboratively with others on games
• A good understanding of Unreal Engine 4 including:
  • Programming in C++ using the in-engine gameplay framework
  • Using built-in AI tools such as EQS and Behavior Trees
    
    

Additional skills or experience that will move you up in the stack-ranking for considerations are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3+ years related work experience
• Shipped at least one III, AA, or AAA title on multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with console platforms such as Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch
• Experience working with Perforce source control
• Familiarity with AI behaviors relating to the FPS genre and co-op games
  
  

Company Benefits

• Supplemental benefits - Vision, Dental, Pharmaceutical, and more.
• Life insurance
• Work from home
• Company events
• Educational allowance
• Personal development allowance
• Additional time-off during company closed periods
• Annual Bonus Opportunities

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4kmbq-18-226-169-94-42 in your application.