AI Programmer (Malta/Remote)
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Summary
Integrates AI behavior and systems for games using Unreal Engine 4 or proprietary engines, builds tooling for game designers, and profiles AI for performance. Core stack: C++, Unreal Engine 4, pathfinding algorithms, and FSM/behavior-tree decision models.
- Malta or remote, fulltime
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Integrating AI behavior and systems for various projects and games using provided engine and software available (Unreal 4 or proprietary engines)
- Collaborating with Game Designers to achieve high-quality results and proactively address issues.
- Providing game designers with the tools and/or means necessary to integrate the AI systems into levels, balance AI values to their liking, and so on.
- Regularly profile integrated AI systems to avoid excessive performance cost and improving it where necessary.
- Assist with integrating art or audio assets for AI relevant tasks.
- Identify AI-relevant bugs and issues and address them with Quality Assurance.
- Document development approaches for AI features in technical design documents
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Work Experience with Unreal 4
- Work Experience with C++
- Solid understanding of path-finding algorithms in games and how to implement them.
- Solid understanding of decision-making models such as Finite-State-Machines or Behavior Trees
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with proprietary C++ in-house engines.
- At least 1 shipped title released on consoles.
- Interest in Machine Learning
